Mollusca exhibit remarkable diversity in shell coloration, attributed to the presence of melanin, a widely distributed pigment with various essential roles, such as mechanical strengthening, antioxidation and thermoregulation. However, the regulatory network governing melanogenesis and melanin transport in molluscs remains poorly understood. In this study, we conducted a systematic analysis of melanin distribution and transport in the Pacific oyster, utilizing light microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. In addition, we characterized
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