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Photoprotection by carotenoid pigments in the copepod Diaptomus nevadensis.

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: Individuals of the copepod Diaptomus nevadensis that contain high concentrations of carotenoids survive significantly better in natural intensities of visible light than less pigmented copepods. Vertical migration and behavior in light of different wave lengths are related to the degree of pigmentation.

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.73.3.971

Author: N C Hairston

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Crustacean biology and ecology

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2072315704

FWCI: 9.137

Cites: 19

Cited by: 191

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