Ontogeny of melanophore photosensitivity in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Migratory species experience morphological and physiological changes during transitions between different life stages. In particular, modification of sensory systems is critical for animals to adapt to new environments. For example, to prepare for entry into seawater, salmonids undergo smoltificatio...

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Main Authors: Shyh-Chi Chen, R. Meldrum Robertson, Craig W. Hawryshyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2014-10-01
Series:Biology Open
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Online Access:http://bio.biologists.org/content/3/11/1032