Iridescence in the skin of amphibians and fish is because of

Scales

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Guanophores

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lipophores

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Xanthophores

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Solution

The correct option is C Guanophores
Guanophore is a chromatophore that is characterized by pale granules or iridescent crystals of guanine and occurs notably in the skin of fishes and reptiles.

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