Rosario-Ortiz Luis, Rivera-Pabon Stephanie, Torres-Vázquez Irma, Ortiz-Perez Eduardo G, Diaz-Perez Luzed, Pesquera-Diaz Loren, Rivera-Rivera Nydia L, Colon-Garcia Elymic, Serrano-Vélez Jose L, Rosa-Molinar Eduardo
Animal Resources Facility, University of Puerto Rico-Rió Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-1809, USA.
Lab Anim (NY). 2008 Jun;37(6):263-9. doi: 10.1038/laban0608-263.
The western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis affinis) is a useful model for the study of sexual dimorphism and the neural circuits associated with sexual differentiation. This is largely because of its anal fin, which undergoes radical postnatal transformation in males. Understanding the neural mechanisms involved in this process may also help elucidate basic principles of the nervous system. The authors describe the mosquitofish as a model for research and present guidelines for the care and use of this species.
西部食蚊鱼（Gambusia affinis affinis）是研究两性异形以及与性别分化相关神经回路的有用模型。这主要是因为其臀鳍，雄性臀鳍在出生后会经历剧烈的转变。了解这一过程中涉及的神经机制也可能有助于阐明神经系统的基本原理。作者将食蚊鱼描述为一种研究模型，并给出了该物种饲养和使用的指南。
