Molecular Pathways and Pigments Underlying the Colors of the Pearl Oyster <i>Pinctada margaritifera</i> var. <i>cumingii</i> (Linnaeus 1758)
The shell color of the Mollusca has attracted naturalists and collectors for hundreds of years, while the molecular pathways regulating pigment production and the pigments themselves remain poorly described. In this study, our aim was to identify the main pigments and their molecular pathways in the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/3/421 |