The eyes of the deep diving hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) enhance sensitivity to ultraviolet light

The mammalian visual range is approximately 400–700 nm, although recent evidence suggests varying ultraviolet (UV) extensions in diverse terrestrial species. UV sensitivity may have advantages in the dim, blue light shifted environment experienced by submerged marine mammals. It may also be advantag...

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Autores principales: Hogg, Chris, Neveu, Magella, Folkow, Lars, Stokkan, Karl-Arne, Hoh Kam, Jaimie, Douglas, Ron H., Jeffery, Glen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Company of Biologists 2015
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4571085/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25964660
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/bio.011304

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4571085/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25964660
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/bio.011304

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