A molecular basis for spine color morphs in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus

A molecular basis for spine color morphs in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus

Abstract Animals of the phylum Echinodermata are characterized by a pentaradially symmetric endoskeleton in adults. Echinoids also have endoskeletal spines ranging in length from several millimeters (sand dollars e.g. Mellita quinquiesperforata of the order Clypeasteroida) to 30 cm (the black sea ur...

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Main Authors: Maria Wise, Madison Silvia, Gerardo Reyes, Rushane Dunn, Thomas M. Onorato, Cosmo Pieplow, Aidan Furze, El Hebert, Nathalie Oulhen, Dan Ritschoff, David R. McClay, Gary Wessel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Echinoderm
Sea urchin spine
Biomineralization
Pigmentation
Polyketide synthase
Flavin containing monooxygenase
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79312-3
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