Role and distribution of astaxanthin in spiny lobster, Jasus lalandii

The occurance and distribution of astaxanthin in tissues of the spiny lobster, Jasus lalandii was investigated. The concentration of astaxanthin was quantified in the exoskeleton, haemolymph, muscles, gonads and hepatopancreas as well as in egg parcels from berried females during the moult as well a...

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Main Author: Matumba, Tshifhiwa Given
Other Authors: Marco, Heather G
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6133