Diversity and function of fluorescent molecules in marine animals

We describe the numerous known functions of fluorescence in anthozoans and their underlying molecular mechanisms. We also highlight that other marine taxa should be studied regarding the functions of fluorescence. We suggest that an increase in research effort in this field could contribute to understanding the capacity of marine animals to respond to negative effects of climate change, such as rising sea temperatures and increasing intensities of solar irradiation.PMID:38468189 | DOI:10.1111/brv.13072
Source: Biological Reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society - Category: Biology Authors: Source Type: research