| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4396005 | Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠I examined circadian pigmentation rhythms in the fiddler crab Uca panacea. ⺠Both cellular (melanophore) and organismal rhythms were examined. ⺠Pigment dispersion was maximal (and carapace reflectance minimal) during the day. ⺠The rhythm was entrained by LD cycles and, to a lesser extent, temperature cycles. ⺠The functional significance of the rhythm may be for UVâprotection.
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