Comparative studies of carotenoids in four species of crayfish

Authors
Czeczuga, B Czeczuga-Semeniuk, E
Citation
B. Czeczuga et E. Czeczuga-semeniuk, Comparative studies of carotenoids in four species of crayfish, CRUSTACEANA, 72, 1999, pp. 693-700
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
CRUSTACEANA
ISSN journal
0011216X → ACNP
Volume
72
Year of publication
1999
Part
7
Pages
693 - 700
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-216X(199910)72:<693:CSOCIF>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Using column and thin-layer chromatography, the authors investigated the pr esence of carotenoids in the carapaces and muscles of freshwater crayfish s pecies. Fifteen carotenoids were found, among which canthaxanthin, adonixan thin, and astaxanthin were predominant. The highest carotenoid content was revealed in the carapaces of Pacifastacus leniusculus and Astacus astacus a nd in the muscles of Astacus leptodactylus and Orconectes limosus.