Opsin expression varies across larval development and taxa in pteriomorphian bivalves.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many marine organisms have a biphasic life cycle that transitions between a swimming larva with a more sedentary adult form. At the end of the first phase, larvae must identify suitable sites to settle and undergo a dramatic morphological change. Environmental factors, including photic and chemical cues, appear to influence settlement, but the sensory receptors involved are largely unknown. We targeted the protein receptor, opsin, which belongs to large superfamily of transmembrane receptors that detects environmental stimuli, hormones, and neurotransmitters. While opsins are well-known for light-sensing, including vision, a growing number of studies have demonstrated light-independent functions. We therefore examined opsin expression in the Pteriomorphia, a large, div

SUBMITTER: Hasan MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982516 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature