Combinatorial expression of ebony and tan generates body color variation from nymph through adult stages in the cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285934
Abstract: Insect body colors and patterns change markedly during development in some species as they adapt to their surroundings. The contribution of melanin and sclerotin pigments, both of which are synthesized from dopamine, to cuticle tanning… read more here.
Keywords: ebony tan; color; expression; body color ... See more keywords