Abstract
1. 1. The carotenoid pigments found in Pleuroncodes planipes were β-carotene, two esters of astaxanthin. 2. 2. Pigment yields were estimated to be from 8·3 to 9·9 mg/100 g of whole animal. 3. 3. P. planipes appears to be a good source of carotenoids for fishes which can utilize dietary astaxanthin.
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