Yolk pigments of the Mexican leaf frog.
Science
; 219(4587): 985-7, 1983 Feb 25.
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| ID: mdl-6681678
ABSTRACT
Eggs of the Mexican leaf frog contain blue and yellow pigments identified as biliverdin and lutein, respectively. Both pigments are bound to proteins that occur in crystalline form in the yolk platelet. The major blue pigment is biliverdin IX alpha. The eggs vary in color from brilliant blue to pale yellow-green depending on the amount of each pigment. These pigments may provide protective coloration to the eggs.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Óvulo
/
Pigmentos Biológicos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Ano de publicação:
1983
Tipo de documento:
Article