A blue-colored pigment or photosynthetic compound found in cyanobacteria and some algae.
From cyano- (blue) + -phose (light-bearing, from Greek phos meaning light). The term describes compounds that appear blue and relate to light capture.
Cyanophose helps cyanobacteria harness different wavelengths of light in deep or murky water—it's like having specialized sunglasses that let them see light colors their neighbors can't.
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