"parapinopsin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: parapinopsins [plural]
Etymology: Blend of parapineal + opsin Etymology templates: {{blend|en|parapineal|opsin}} Blend of parapineal + opsin Head templates: {{en-noun}} parapinopsin (plural parapinopsins)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of opsins in the parapineal gland of some fish Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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