Using UV-A to promote pigmentation: advice on the subject

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Using UV-A to promote pigmentation: advice on the subject

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02-04-2005, 05:44 AM

BrainVat

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I don't think it would. UV light taxes zooxanthellae by requiring them to produce these defensive pigments. This requires energy and nutrients and so would compete with growth and reproduction.

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