| Literature DB >> 3982234 |
C J Berg, J Krzynowek, P Alatalo, K Wiggin.
Abstract
Codakia orbicularis may obtain nutrients from chemoautolithotrophic bacteria. The chemical composition of the C. orbicularis was investigated because of this unusual source of nutrition, and because it is a human food source in the Caribbean. The lipid fraction of these molluscs is discussed in detail. Polyunsaturated fatty acids account for only 11-15% of the total fatty acids, and non-methylene interrupted dienes are present as high as 9.5%. Cholesterol represents about 45% of the total sterols present.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3982234 DOI: 10.1007/bf02534217
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lipids ISSN: 0024-4201 Impact factor: 1.880