Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids (MAAs) in Zooplankton

Organisms have different adaptations to avoid damage from ultraviolet radiation and one such adaptation is the accumulation of mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs). These compounds are common in aquatic taxa but a comprehensive review is lacking on their distribution and function in zooplankton. This...

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Main Author: Samuel Hylander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/2/72