The Barnacle Balanus improvisus as a Marine Model - Culturing and Gene Expression
Title:
The Barnacle Balanus improvisus as a Marine Model - Culturing and Gene Expression
Author:
Jonsson, Per R.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (467 seconds)
Series:
Environment
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Abstract:
The barnacle Balanus (Amphibalanus) improvisus is a model for studying osmoregulation and antifouling. However, natural seasonal spawning yields an unpredictable supply of cyprid larvae. Here, a protocol for the all-year-round culturing of B. improvisus is described, including the production of larvae. The use of cultured barnacles in gene expression studies is illustrated.
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/57825