Summary
This paper discusses the evolution of vertebrate traits by studying the photoreceptive organs and light-guided behavior of amphioxus, a basal group of chordates.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the photoreceptive organs of amphioxus, providing insights into the evolution of vertebrate vision.
Education and learning: The paper provides educational content on the evolution of vertebrate traits, focusing on the study of amphioxus.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how light cues are necessary for mediating biological processes such as circadian rhythms, reproductive cycles and visually guided behavior in amphioxus.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of opsins, a family of G protein coupled receptors, in light detection and hormone regulation in amphioxus.
Author(s)
J Pergner, Z Kozmik
Publication Year
2017
Number of Citations
26
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