Light-dark variations in plasma melatonin concentrations in the pot-bellied seahorse Hippocampus abdominalis Lesson, 1827

A diel plasma melatonin profile measured in adult pot‐bellied seahorses Hippocampus abdominalis showed that this species produces elevated levels of melatonin during the scotophase, returning to basal levels during the photophase.

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2008-05, Vol.72 (7), p.1799-1803
Main Authors: Martinez-Cardenas, L., Porter, M., Purser, G. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
diel profile
Hippocampus abdominalis
Marine
melatonin
radioimmunoassay
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Summary:A diel plasma melatonin profile measured in adult pot‐bellied seahorses Hippocampus abdominalis showed that this species produces elevated levels of melatonin during the scotophase, returning to basal levels during the photophase.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2008.01833.x