Electrophoretic and isoelectrophoretic characteristics of hemoglobins of Italian Ictalurids

Electrophoretic and isoelectrophoretic behaviour of the hemoglobins of Italian freshwater Ictalurids was analysed. Multiple and polymorphic hemoglobin patterns were found in Ictalurus sp. (I. nebulosus nebulosus?, I. melas?); multiple and monomorphic patterns in I. n. marmoratus and I. punctatus. Hypotheses are advanced for further investigation of the question.