Evolution of an extreme hemoglobin phenotype contributed to the sub-Arctic specialization of extinct Steller’s sea cows

Evolution of an extreme hemoglobin phenotype contributed to the sub-Arctic specialization of extinct Steller’s sea cows

The extinct Steller’s sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas; †1768) was a whale-sized marine mammal that manifested profound morphological specializations to exploit the harsh coastal climate of the North Pacific. Yet despite first-hand accounts of their biology, little is known regarding the physiological ad...

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Main Authors: Anthony V Signore, Phillip R Morrison, Colin J Brauner, Angela Fago, Roy E Weber, Kevin L Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2023-06-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
hemoglobin
thermal adaptation
protein biochemistry
paleophysiology
sirenia
Steller's sea cow
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/85414

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