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Why are salmonids pink?

Authors :
Rajasingh, Hannah
Vage, Dag Inge
Pavey, Scott A.
Omholt, Stig W.
Source :
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Nov, 2007, Vol. 64 Issue 11, p1614, 14 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Abstract: Pigmented flesh, a trait uniquely present in four of the 10 genera of salmonid fishes, is caused by the ubiquitous capacity of these genera for accumulating dietary carotenoids in [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Color of animals -- Research
Connective tissues -- Properties
Carotenoids -- Properties
Carotenoids -- Influence
Metabolism -- Influence
Evolution -- Physiological aspects
Earth sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0706652X
Volume :
64
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.176562858

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