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Retinal response in the post metamorphic American eel (Anguilla rostrata) (Pisces, Teleostei)
Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen volume 41, pages 437–441 (1987)
Abstract
Retinas of light and dark adapted post metamorphic American eelAnguilla rostrata were examined. The retinal epithelial pigment migrates vitreally in light and sclerally in darkness. Two layers of rods and a layer of single cones are present. Some cones elongate slightly in the dark and contract in the light. The cone synaptic ribbons show no difference between the light and dark adapted stages. It appears that this eel stage is capable of functioning in bright and dim environments.
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Ali, M.A., Dutil, JD. & Fortier, L. Retinal response in the post metamorphic American eel (Anguilla rostrata) (Pisces, Teleostei). Helgolander Meeresunters 41, 437–441 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02365403
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