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Animal eyes: defending the coat of mail

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posted on 2023-06-08, 10:06 authored by Michael F Land
The eyes on the backs of molluscs known as chitons are shadow and motion detectors, the lenses of which are made of birefringent aragonite. These provide a focus both in and out of water.

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  • Published

Journal

Current Biology

ISSN

0960-9822

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

8

Volume

21

Page range

R273-R274

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  • Biology and Environmental Science Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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