Comparative transcriptomics reveals candidate carotenoid color genes in an East African cichlid fish

Comparative transcriptomics reveals candidate carotenoid color genes in an East African cichlid fish

Abstract Background Carotenoids contribute significantly to animal body coloration, including the spectacular color pattern diversity among fishes. Fish, as other animals, derive carotenoids from their diet. Following uptake, transport and metabolic conversion, carotenoids allocated to body colorati...

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Main Authors: Ehsan Pashay Ahi, Laurène A. Lecaudey, Angelika Ziegelbecker, Oliver Steiner, Ronald Glabonjat, Walter Goessler, Victoria Hois, Carina Wagner, Achim Lass, Kristina M. Sefc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Carotenoids
Body coloration
Color genes
Gene expression
Cichlidae
Tropheus
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6473-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6473-8

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