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Molecular Basis of Infrared Detection by Snakes
Snakes possess a unique sensory system for detecting infrared radiation, enabling them to generate a ‘thermal image’ of predators or prey. Infrared signals are initially received by the pit organ, a highly specialized facial structure that is innervated by nerve fibers of the somatosensory system. H...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2855400/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20228791 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature08943 |