A blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) individual with partial albino: a case report
Abstract
In this study, a partial albino finding of a blue crab specimen sampled in Köyceğiz Lagoon (Muğla, Turkey) is presented. The carapace part of the individual was in normal colour and pseudo-albinism was observed in most of the extremities of the specimen.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
March 15, 2019
Submission Date
August 6, 2018
Acceptance Date
October 19, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 36 Number: 1