Fate of labeled n-alkanes in the blue crab and stripped mullet.
Results of these studies demonstrate that the blue crab was readily able to take up and discharge labeled n-alkanes, but it was not able to metabolize them. In contrast, it appears that n-alkanes taken up via the digestive tract in mullet are readily metabolized, probably via microorganisms in the gut. More limited metabolism was observed in mullet when n-alkanes were taken up via the gills.
D000473:Alkanes / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D003386:Brachyura / Q000378:metabolism*; D004032:Diet; D005399:Fishes / Q000378:metabolism*; D012623:Seawater; D013045:Species Specificity; D013997:Time Factors
D000473:Alkanes