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Prodigiosin
Prodigiosin is a striking red-pink pigment belonging to the class of tripyrrole compounds, primarily produced by certain strains of bacteria,…
Echinenone
Echinenone is a naturally occurring red-orange carotenoid pigment belonging to the class of xanthophylls, which are oxygen-containing derivatives of carotenes. …
Scytonemin
Scytonemin is a unique, yellow-brown pigment produced exclusively by cyanobacteria as a protective adaptation to extreme sunlight exposure, particularly ultraviolet…
Betalain
Betalains are a class of water-soluble, nitrogen-containing plant pigments that are distinct from the more widely known carotenoids and flavonoids. …
Phycoerythrin
Phycoerythrin is a brilliant red, water-soluble phycobiliprotein pigment found primarily in red algae (Rhodophyta) and some cyanobacteria. It belongs to…
Phycobilin
Phycobilins are a class of water-soluble, open-chain tetrapyrrole pigments found primarily in cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), red algae (Rhodophyta), and some…
Flavonoid
Flavonoids are a diverse and widespread group of polyphenolic compounds found abundantly in the plant kingdom, known for their wide…
Betaxanthin
Betaxanthins are a class of yellow to orange water-soluble pigments belonging to the betalain family, a unique group of nitrogen-containing…
Betacyanin
Betacyanins are a group of reddish to violet water-soluble pigments belonging to the betalain family, which are nitrogen-containing compounds distinct…
Terrapin
Terrapins are a group of small to medium-sized, freshwater or brackish water turtles that belong to the order Testudines and…
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles belonging to the order Testudines (also called Chelonia), characterized by a distinctive bony or cartilaginous shell developed…
Tortoise
Tortoises are a group of land-dwelling reptiles belonging to the family Testudinidae, within the order Testudines. They are distinct from…
Neoxanthin
Neoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of…
Violaxanthin
Violaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, which are oxygen-containing derivatives of carotenes….
β-Cryptoxanthin
β-Cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of carotenes….