Chemical composition of food induces plasticity in digestive morphology in larvae of Rana temporaria

Chemical composition of food induces plasticity in digestive morphology in larvae of Rana temporaria

Food conditions are changing due to anthropogenic activities and natural sources and thus, many species are exposed to new challenges. Animals might cope with altered quantitative and qualitative composition [i.e. variable protein, nitrogen (N) and energy content] of food by exhibiting trophic and d...

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Main Authors: Katharina Ruthsatz, Lisa Marie Giertz, Dominik Schröder, Julian Glos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2019-12-01
Series:Biology Open
Subjects:
adaptability
climate change
gut length
oral papillae
protein content
nutrient content
Online Access:http://bio.biologists.org/content/8/12/bio048041

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