Omega-3 versus Omega-6: Are We Underestimating the Ecological Significance of Arachidonic Acid in Aquatic Systems?

The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, ω-3, or n-3) and arachidonic acid (ARA, ω-6 or n-6) are known to have distinct physiological functions, yet can both support growth and reproduction of consumers, raising the question of whether EPA and ARA are ecologicall...

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Main Authors: Marvin Kiene, Alexander Wacker, Dominik Martin-Creuzburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/5/791