Osmoregulation in Melanopsis trifasciata gray 1843—III. The intracellular nitrogenous compounds
1971; Elsevier BV; Volume: 40; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0300-9629(71)90279-9
ISSN0300-9629
Autores Tópico(s)Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Resumo1. The concentration of amino nitrogen, total soluble nitrogen and amino acids in the foot of Melanopsis trifasciata all increase with an increase in salinity. 2. On the other hand, the amount of soluble protein decreases with an increase in salinity. 3. It is suggested that there may be a balance between the free amino acids and the soluble protein fraction in response to a salinity change. 4. The capacity of M. trifasciata to regulate intracellularly is discussed in relation to other such invertebrates.
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