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“scary stuff”

Schreckstoff

October 31, 2014 by abby Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween! Schreckstoff, German for “scary stuff,” is a chemical compound, glycosaminoglycan chondroitin, that some fish species release when they are injured.  This “take-one -for-the-team” signal lets their conspecifics know that there is danger in the area.  But more than just an alarm signal, Schreckstoff also serves as an immune response for the injured individual, warding off parasites and … [Read more…]

Posted in: S Tagged: "scary stuff", glycosaminoglycan chondroitin, Schreckstoff

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