The Evolution of the Size of the Eye (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

The Evolution of the Size of the Eye

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The evolution of the size of the eye (A) and retina (B). The evolution of structures to supplement retinal oxygen supply to tightly coupled to the evolution of large eyes and a thick retina. The pectens oculi is a vascular structure found in the eyes of birds, the choroid rete mirabile is a gas-gland found in the eyes of fishes, and intra-retinal capillaries are found in some mammals, including humans.

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Christian Damsgaard, AU

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