A new discovery of the bioluminescent terrestrial snail genus Phuphania (Gastropoda: Dyakiidae).
Sci Rep
; 13(1): 15137, 2023 09 13.
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ABSTRACT
The mysterious world of the bioluminescent molluscs in terrestrial ecosystems is mesmerizing, but Quantula striata was previously the only terrestrial mollusc known to be luminescent. Here, we document the new discovery of bioluminescence in four land snails, namely Phuphania crossei, P. globosa, P. carinata, and P. costata. Our observations establish clearly that these four species of Phuphania produce a continuous greenish light from the light-emitting cells located within the mantle and the foot, and that its bright luminescence is intracellular and is not due to any luminous secretion. Although both Quantula and Phuphania can produce a green light, the luminescence patterns are different. The luminescence displayed by Quantula is rhythmical blinking or flashing, while Phuphania glows continuously. In addition, the bioluminescence in Q. weinkauffiana is confirmed, which is similar to that in the related species, Q. striata.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tests immunologiques
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Écosystème
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites:
Animals
Langue:
En
Journal:
Sci Rep
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Thaïlande