Test Account Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Several artificial color morphs of Drosophila have severe abnormalities, including faulty vision and brain problems https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://jeb.biologists.org/content/jexbio/211/21/3454.full.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwijmrrtp67bAhUKrlQKHZcBCSw4ChAWMAR6BAgCEAE&usg=AOvVaw3eym-wKqE2IpKmDtQQefvq From what I understand, the new colors cannot be separated from the abnormalities. Apparently, the same factors that cause color change cause the abnormalities Isopod color breeding has become popular recently. They aren't fruitflies, but since melanin serves several important purposes besides color in insects (including wound healing) and I think I read that several other pigments fulfill important brain roles, we could be headed for disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I suggest no panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpack Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Interesting! I'm expecting my first isopods soon, not idea about this yet, learning the basics at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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