heterochromatic

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Our data suggest that heterochromatic piRNA loci interact with potentially active, euchromatic transposons to form an adaptive system for transposon control.

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  1. adjective Of or characterized by different colors; varicolored.
  2. adjective Consisting of different wavelengths or frequencies.
  3. adjective Of or relating to heterochromatin.

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/hɛtərəkrəˈmætɪk/
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