A chromatophore is a specialized cell found in animals that can change its color or pigmentation, allowing for camouflage, communication or thermoregulation. There are several other terms used to describe similar structures in plants and animals. Some of the synonyms for chromatophore include iridophore, leucophore, and erythrophore. Iridophores are cells containing reflective, iridescent pigments that reflect light to create color. Leucophores and erythrophores contain white and red pigments, respectively. Additionally, plants have analogous pigment-containing structures called plastids, which include chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts that are responsible for various functions like photosynthesis, storage of pigments and food, and stress adaptation.