The action spectrum for shifting the phase of the rhythm of luminescence in Gonyaulax polyedra.

The Journal of general physiology ·Vol. 43 ·1960-03-00 ·Pages 697-706

HASTINGS JW, SWEENEY BM

Abstract

The action spectrum for changing the phase of the rhythm of luminescence in the marine dinoflagellate Gonyaulax polyedra has been determined. Maxima in effectiveness were found at 475 and 650 mmicro. The significance of these findings is discussed.

Keywords

LUMBOSACRAL REGION/wounds and injuries

MeSH Terms

Dinoflagellida Humans Lumbosacral Region/injuries Luminescence

Authors & Affiliations

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HASTINGS J W

SWEENEY B M

References (3)

3 references, click to expand

Timing long-cycle physiological rhythms.
Physiol Rev. 1959 Jan;39(1):127-61 PMID: 13623431
Action spectra for two effects of light on luminescence in Gonyaulax polyedra.
J Gen Physiol. 1959 Nov;43:285-99 PMID: 13836073
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Article Info

Journal

The Journal of general physiology

Abbr.

J Gen Physiol

ISSN

0022-1295

DOI

10.1085/jgp.43.4.697

Published

1960-03-00

Pages

697-706

Language

English

Region

United States

NLM ID

2985110R

PMCID

PMC2195031

Subset

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PubMed source DOI: 10.1085/jgp.43.4.697 PMC Full Text View journal details

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