Molecular Response to Toxic Diatom-Derived Aldehydes in the Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus

Diatoms are dominant photosynthetic organisms in the world’s oceans and represent a major food source for zooplankton and benthic filter-feeders. However, their beneficial role in sustaining marine food webs has been challenged after the discovery that they produce secondary metabolites, such as pol...

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Main Authors: Stefano Varrella, Giovanna Romano, Adrianna Ianora, Matt G. Bentley, Nadia Ruocco, Maria Costantini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/4/2089