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Ommochrome (or visual pigment) refers to several biological pigments that occur in the eyes of crustaceans and insects. Ommochromes are also found in the chromatophores of cephalopods. The eye color is determined by the ommochromes.

Ommochromes are metabolites of tryptophane.

 

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