An exceptionally well-preserved Eocene dolichopodid fly eye: function and evolutionary significance.
The exceptionally preserved eyes of an Eocene dolichopodid fly contained in Baltic amber show remarkable detail, including features at micrometre and submicrometre levels. Based on this material, we establish that it is likely that the neural superposition compound eye existed as far back as 45 Ma....
Main Authors: | Tanaka, G, Parker, A, Siveter, D, Maeda, H, Furutani, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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