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Photoprotection by carotenoid pigments in the copepod Diaptomus nevadensis

Journal Article · · Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.; (United States)
Individuals of the copepod Diaptomus nevadensis that contain high concentrations of caratenoids 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.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Washington, Seattle
OSTI ID:
7282633
Journal Information:
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.; (United States) Vol. 73:3; ISSN PNASA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English