Rod monochromacy and the coevolution of cetacean retinal opsins.
Cetaceans have a long history of commitment to a fully aquatic lifestyle that extends back to the Eocene. Extant species have evolved a spectacular array of adaptations in conjunction with their deployment into a diverse array of aquatic habitats. Sensory systems are among those that have experience...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-04-01
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| Series: | PLoS Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3630094?pdf=render |