MicroCT imaging of the optic tecta (in blue) within the brain (dark) of a Peacock Flounder (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

MicroCT imaging of the optic tecta (in blue) within the brain (dark) of a Peacock Flounder

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Most day-active fishes were found to have larger optic tecta (relative to the rest of the brain) than those that are nocturnal.

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Teresa L. Iglesias

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