ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Metamorphosis
;
Hydractinia echinata (Hydrozoa)
;
Metamorphosis inducing factor
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary A metamorphosis-inducing factor was isolated from medium conditioned by either metamorphosing larvae or 3-day postmetamorphic primary polyps. The factor has a molecular weight ≥ 8 kDa and is heatlabile. It does not induce metamorphosis of isolated posterior fragments and is therefore not identical to the internal signal described by Schwoerer-Böhning et al. (1990). The biological significance of the substance is currently unclear, therefore its inducing activity may be a side effect.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01705930
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