Carotenoid distribution in wild Japanese tree frogs (Hyla japonica) exposed to ionizing radiation in Fukushima
Abstract The nuclear accident in the Fukushima prefecture released a large amount of artificial radionuclides that might have short- and long-term biological effects on wildlife. Ionizing radiation can be a harmful source of reactive oxygen species, and previous studies have already shown reduced fi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25495-5 |