The ocular tapetum lucidum: A model system for interdisciplinary studies in elasmobranch biology

The ocular tapetum lucidum has evolved in the elasmobranchs as a means of controlling photon capture by the retina. Tapeta may be of two kinds, fixed and modifiable. In the latter, light reflection from the tapetum is modulated by the movement of screening pigment. In this paper I review past studie...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of experimental zoology 1990, Vol.256 (S5), p.41-45
1. Verfasser:	Heath, Ashley R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Eye and associated structures. Visual pathways and centers. Vision Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
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