Evidence that far infrared radiation promotes growth of Xenopus laevis.
Biol Sci Space
; 12(1): 3-4, 1998 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11541823
In most ectotherms, environmental temperature has differential effects on growth and differentiation. For example, amphibian size at maturity decreases with increasing temperature. To address how radiant heat in the form of far-infrared radiation (FIR) may affect development of the aquatic ectotherm Xenopus laevis, we continuously irradiated swimming larvae as they developed into young adults. Here we report evidence that FIR promotes growth of these organisms in an aqueous environment.
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Asunto principal:
Xenopus laevis
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Calor
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Rayos Infrarrojos
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Larva
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biol Sci Space
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA AEROESPACIAL
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón
Pais de publicación:
Japón