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Evolution
; 78(7): 1351-1352, 2024 Jul 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38836322
RESUMO
How do varying environmental light conditions influence the evolution of avian visual systems? Fröhlich et al. (2024) demonstrate that nocturnal birds evolved broader corneas and slightly longer axial lengths than their diurnal counterparts, increasing light capture efficiency. Nocturnal species also tended to maintain or reduce the size of brain regions responsible for vision, i.e., the optic tectum and the visual wulst. These results highlight adaptive trends in nocturnal species, where evolutionary improvement in low-light performance of eyes may be accompanied by compromised brain function.
Assuntos
Evolução Biológica , Aves , Visão Ocular , Animais , Aves/fisiologia , Aves/genética , Luz , Meio Ambiente
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iScience
; 27(3): 108938, 2024 Mar 15.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38524368
RESUMO
RBSA Honorable Mention.