Polarization sensitivity as a visual contrast enhancer in the Emperor dragonfly larva, Anax imperator

Polarization sensitivity (PS) is a common feature of invertebrate visual systems. In insects, PS is well known for its use in several different visually guided behaviours, particularly navigation and habitat search. Adult dragonflies use the polarization of light to find water but a role for PS in a...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Bibliographische Detailangaben

Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental biology 2015-11, Vol.218 (Pt 21), p.3399-3405
Hauptverfasser:	Sharkey, Camilla R, Partridge, Julian C, Roberts, Nicholas W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Behavior, Animal Larva - physiology Light Movement Ocular Physiological Phenomena Odonata - physiology Vision, Ocular Visual Perception
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!