Carotenoid intake does not mediate a relationship between reactive oxygen species and bright colouration: experimental test in a lizard.

We performed experiments on male Australian painted dragon lizards (Ctenophorus pictus) to test the hypothesis that carotenoids can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), protecting the organism from oxidative stress, and that this capacity is reflected in skin colours involved in signalling. Subse...

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Prif Awduron: Olsson, M, Wilson, M, Isaksson, C, Uller, T, Mott, B
Fformat: Journal article
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: 2008