Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Melanobranchus

👉 Melanobranchia, also known as melanocytes or melanocytes-like cells, are a group of specialized cells in the epidermis and dermis that produce melanin, a pigment found in skin and other areas with high levels of UV light exposure. These cells protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation and help regulate body temperature through their ability to produce melanin.

Melanobranchus