The Control of Chromatophores
1st Edition
International Series of Monographs on Pure and Applied Biology
Description
The Control of Chromatophores focuses on the color changes in animals, particularly among the invertebrates. Cells containing pigment that can disperse or concentrate, thereby changing the tint of the organism in which they lie, are known as chromatophores. Well-developed, functional chromatophore systems are common among cephalopods, crustaceans, and poikilotherm vertebrates. Rare instances are found among other groups such as annelids, echinoderms, and insects. After an introduction to the types, chemistry, and functional significance of chromatophores, this text concentrates on the chromatophores of crustaceans, insects, cephalopods, echinoderms, and vertebrates. This book is recommended for students and biologists conducting work on chromatophores and color changes.
Table of Contents
Chromatophores and Color Changes
Chromatophores of Crustaceans
Chromatophores of Insects
Chromatophores of Cephalopods
Chromatophores of Echinoderms
Chromatophores of Vertebrates
Perspectives
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Details
- No. of pages:
- 194
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Pergamon 1963
- Published:
- 1st January 1963
- Imprint:
- Pergamon
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781483149615