Collected reprints: Abstract 3213

Collected reprints

Abstract

Van der Linden, A.; Blust, R.; Cuypers, K.; Thoeye, C.; Bernaerts, F. (1987). An action spectrum for light-induced hatching of Artemia cysts. Artemia Research and its Applications 2: 181-188

The influence of light on the hatching induction of Artemia cysts is well known. Our objective was to determine the absorption characteristics of the responsible photoreceptor by action spectroscopy. The results suggest the involvement of a haemopigment located in the gastrula. Haematin, the haemopigment of the cyst shell is demonstrated to have a light-screening function towards the photoreceptor.

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