The Pineal Gland as a Source of Melatonin in Fish; Influence of Light and Temperature on Melatonin Secretion

Popek, W.; _wioro, El_bieta

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“…In animals, activity rhythms can be diurnal, nocturnal, crepuscular or arrhythmic depending on the species (Kumar, 2017). These biological rhythms are driven in part by external rhythms in the environment, such as the alternation of the light and dark phases, and photoperiod (duration of the light phase) (Kulczykowska et al, 2010; Kumar, 2017). Other parameters of the environment also play a synchronizing role, such as food intake, temperature and social interactions (Kulczykowska et al, 2010; Kumar, 2017; Zhdanova and Reebs, 2005).…”

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“…These biological rhythms are driven in part by external rhythms in the environment, such as the alternation of the light and dark phases, and photoperiod (duration of the light phase) (Kulczykowska et al, 2010; Kumar, 2017). Other parameters of the environment also play a synchronizing role, such as food intake, temperature and social interactions (Kulczykowska et al, 2010; Kumar, 2017; Zhdanova and Reebs, 2005). Daily rhythms (that have a 24-hour rhythm) are seen for many traits, including sleep cycle, immune system functions, glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as neurotransmitters and hormones secretion (Kumar, 2017).…”

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Association between the magnitude of melatonin circadian rhythm and personality in the threespine stickleback

Philippe¹,

Aubin‐Horth²

2023

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Melatonin secretion follows a circadian pattern with a maximum level at night in many species. However, in zebrafish (Danio rerio, a diurnal fish species) large inter-individual variations in daily rhythmicity of melatonin levels are present and are associated with variation in behaviour. Melatonin secretion rhythm of proactive individuals that are more active and exploratory are of larger amplitude compared to reactive individuals. In threespine sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus), a nocturnal species, inter-individual variability of behaviour is well described. However, inter-individual variation of melatonin rhythm and its association with variation in behaviour has never been measured in this species, which would allow to test if patterns found in zebrafish can be generalized for diurnal and nocturnal species. We measured large inter-individual variation in melatonin levels and found that activity was positively correlated with plasma melatonin concentration measured at night. We did not observe any significant difference in nigh-day variation in melatonin concentration between very active and less active groups. However, we found that individuals classified as reactive based on their propensity to wall-hugging, a measure of anxiety in fish, showed large variation in melatonin between night and day, while this rhythm was not seen in proactive individuals that frequently used the center of the aquarium.Overall, our study suggests that melatonin may directly modulate behaviour in wild sticklebacks, and that while interindividual variation in melatonin rhythm may be widespread in fish, but with different pattern of variation depending on the species.

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