The Significance of Zoochromes

Front Matter....Pages I-XX
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-4
The Basis and Significance of Colour in Molecules....Pages 5-21
Front Matter....Pages 23-23
The Chemical Classes of Zoochrome....Pages 25-80
The Taxonomic Distribution of Zoochromes....Pages 81-93
Distribution and State of Zoochromes in the Body....Pages 95-127
Front Matter....Pages 129-129
The Functions of Integumental Zoochromes....Pages 131-161
Zoochromes and Sensory Perception....Pages 163-177
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
Oxidation-Reduction Functions of Zoochromes....Pages 181-210
Zoochromes that Transport Oxygen....Pages 211-240
Zoochromes in Other Aspects of Metabolism....Pages 241-246
Pathological States Involving Zoochromes....Pages 247-259
Front Matter....Pages 261-261
Zoochromes in Reproduction and Development....Pages 263-277
Front Matter....Pages 279-279
The Evidence from Chromogenic Pathways....Pages 281-299
Evidence from the Control of the Supply of Biochromes....Pages 301-314
The Development of Integumental Colour-Patterns....Pages 315-321
The Genetic Basis of Chromogenesis....Pages 323-331
Front Matter....Pages 333-333
Zoochromes and Evolution....Pages 335-344
General Assessment....Pages 345-354
Back Matter....Pages 355-429