SEASONAL RHYTHM OF RED PIGMENT CONCENTRATING HORMONE IN THE CRAYFISH

Authors
RODRIGUEZSOSA L DELAVEGA MT VERGARA P ARECHIGA H
Citation
L. Rodriguezsosa et al., SEASONAL RHYTHM OF RED PIGMENT CONCENTRATING HORMONE IN THE CRAYFISH, Chronobiology international, 14(6), 1997, pp. 639-645
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology,"Biology Miscellaneous
Journal title
Chronobiology international → ACNP
ISSN journal
07420528
Volume
14
Issue
6
Year of publication
1997
Pages
639 - 645
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-0528(1997)14:6<639:SRORPC>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
The content of red pigment concentrating hormone (RPCH) in the eye-sta lk of the crayfish Procambarus clarkii varies seasonally, with maximum values during the summer months and the lowest values in winter. The responsiveness of tegumentary chromatophores to synthetic RPCH varies concurrently.