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Myoglobin in the heart ventricle of tuna and other fishes

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The myoglobin content in the hearts of several fishes is positively correlated with the ecological physiology of the species. In the tuna heart, where the highest myoglobin values are found, the logarithmic relationship between myoglobin content and body weight is reported.

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  1. Institute of Biological Chemistry, I Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples, and Zoological Station of Naples, I-80121, Naples, Italy

    A. Giovane, G. Greco, A. Maresca & B. Tota

  2. Stazione Ecologica, Villa Comunale, I-80121, Napoli

    B. Tota

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Giovane, A., Greco, G., Maresca, A. et al. Myoglobin in the heart ventricle of tuna and other fishes. Experientia 36, 219–220 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953742

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