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Vision: what is a naked retina good for?

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posted on 2023-06-07, 20:14 authored by Michael F Land
The crab Bythograea thermydron has eyes that consist of large naked retinas. Studies of the crab's larval forms suggest that these eyes are a specific adaptation to the dim environment of oceanic volcanic vents.

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  • Published

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Nature

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0028-0836

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Nature Publishing Group

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691

Volume

420

Page range

30-31

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  • Biology and Environmental Science Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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