Induction of Metamorphosis by Bacteria and by a Lithium-pulse in the Larvae OfHydractinia Echinata (Hydrozoa)

Overview

Journal Wilhelm Roux Arch Entwickl Mech Org

Specialty Anatomy & Histology

Date 2017 Mar 18

PMID 28304779

Citations 20

Authors

Klaus -Dieter Spindler

Werner A Muller

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Abstract

The planulae ofHydractinia, the metamorphosis of which normally is induced by certain bacteria, will undergo transformation into polyps also when exposed to a lithiumpulse. The optimal concentration and incubation period for rapid and complete transformation have been determined at 24 mM Li and 2 hrs respectively. 96 mM K applied for 2 hrs will also result in some induction. The possible mode of action exerted by the Li-ion as compared with induction caused by bacteria is discussed.

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