title: Prostaglandins in lower vertebrates.
abstract: Lower vertebrates are interesting models for comparative prostaglandin studies. The greater diversity of products and the role of environmental temperature in regulating production and effect allows better understanding of the evolution of these important hormones.
authors.affiliation: New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Herman
mesh_terms: D000663:Amphibians / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000032:analysis; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid / Q000032:analysis; D005399:Fishes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000502:physiology*; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D001095:Arachidonic Acids; D011453:Prostaglandins; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; D015118:Eicosapentaenoic Acid