Cyanoplastid

/ˌsaɪ.ən.oʊ.ˈplæs.tɪd/ noun

Definition

A blue-colored plastid or chloroplast-like organelle found in certain algae and photosynthetic organisms.

Etymology

From cyano- (blue) + plastid (cell organelle that produces/stores pigments). Greek roots describing organelles with blue pigments.

Kelly Says

Cyanoplastids in some algae contain specialized pigments that let them use light colors that regular chloroplasts can't—they're like having upgraded solar panels.

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