Edward Gaten
The reniform reflecting superposition compound eyes of Nephrops norvegicus: optics, susceptibility to light-induced damage, electrophysiology and a ray tracing model
Gaten, Edward; Moss, Steve; Johnson, Magnus L.
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Abstract
The large reniform eyes of the reptant, tube-dwelling decapod Nephrops norvegicus are described in detail. Optically these reflecting superposition compound eyes are a little unusual in that they are laterally flattened, a feature that may enhance their sensitivity in that region, albeit at the expense of resolution. Electrophysiological and anatomical investigations suggest that the eyes are tuned to appropriate spectral and temporal sensitivities in the long and short term through movement of proximal pigments and possibly rhabdom adaptation. Although exposure to ambient surface light intensities is shown to cause damage to the retinal layer, especially in deeper living animals, there is no evidence yet that demonstrates an impact of eye damage on their survival. It is suggested that experimentation on marine decapods, with sensitive eyes, requires that particular attention is paid to their light environment.
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Gaten, E., Moss, S., & Johnson, M. L. (2013). The reniform reflecting superposition compound eyes of Nephrops norvegicus: optics, susceptibility to light-induced damage, electrophysiology and a ray tracing model. In Advances in Marine Biology; The Ecology and Biology of Nephrops norvegicus (107-148). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-410466-2.00004-2
Publication Date | 2013 |
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Deposit Date | Nov 13, 2014 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | Advances in marine biology |
Print ISSN | 0065-2881 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 64 |
Pages | 107-148 |
Book Title | Advances in Marine Biology; The Ecology and Biology of Nephrops norvegicus |
ISBN | 9780124104662 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-410466-2.00004-2 |
Keywords | REF 2014 submission |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/470276 |
Publisher URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124104662000042 |
Additional Information | Authors' accepted manuscript of article published in: Advances in marine biology, 2013, v.64 |
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