Characterization of acetylcholine-induced luminescence in Amphipholis squamata (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea)
De Bremaeker, N.; Baguet, F.; Mallefet, J. (1999). Characterization of acetylcholine-induced luminescence in Amphipholis squamata (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea). Belg. J. Zool. 129(2): 353-362
In: Belgian Journal of Zoology. Koninklijke Belgische Vereniging voor Dierkunde = Société royale zoologique de Belgique: Gent. ISSN 0777-6276; e-ISSN 2295-0451, more
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Luminescence
Secretory products > Hormones > Neurotransmitters
Amphipholis squamata (Delle Chiaje, 1828) [WoRMS]; Echinodermata [WoRMS]; Ophiuroidea [WoRMS]
ANE, France, Normandie, Langrune-sur-Mer [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
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- De Bremaeker, N.
- Baguet, F., more
- Mallefet, J., more
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| Abstract |
Amphipholis squamata is a lumiscent polychromatic ophiurid species. The population from Normandy (France) exhibits six different coloration patterns (orange, beige, dark brown, grey, spotted and black). Each variety of ophiuroid exhibits a different pattern and intensity of luminescence as induced by acetylcholine. The luminescence of dark brown and of black specimens was investigated over six months. A significantly higher intensity of luminescence was observed in February for both varieties. |
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