Studies on the eyes of gars (Lepisosteidae) with special reference to the tapetum lucidum.
Studies on the eyes of gars (Lepisosteidae) with special reference to the tapetum lucidum.
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对雀鸟(Lepisosteidae)眼睛的研究,特别是绒毡层。
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发表时间:
1973
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
H. Arnott
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作者:
J. Nicol;H. Arnott
Eyes of gars (Lepisosteus) possess a yellow tapetum lucidum which is located in processes of the pigment epithelium. A yellow reflecting pigment is involved, enclosed in tapetal spheres each about 240 nm in diameter. Retinomotor movements take place: in darkness (or dim light) the black retinal pigment retracts, exposing the tapetum, and the rods shorten; in the light the pigment migrates inwards, obscuring the tapetum, and the rods elongate. The tapetal pigment is soluble in water, dilute acid, and alkali, and insoluble in organic solvents; it is rendered insoluble (to water) by heavy metals; and it stains with reagents used to visualize phenolic compounds (ferric–ferricyanide; ammoniacal silver nitrate). A method of extracting the pigment is described, and the ultraviolet/visible spectrum shown. The refractive index is high (n23 1.59) and that, in conjunction with the size and arrangement of the tapetal spheres, is conducive to backscatter. A second noteworthy feature of the pigment epithelial cells is ...