Amphibious vision in Coryphoblennius galerita L. (Perciformes)

The morphology of the ophthalmic cornea in the blenniid fish Coryphoblennius galerita (Teleostei) shows adaptation to the amphibious life. Amphibious vision is provided by a flattened area within the cornea. Eyes of other, non-amphibious blenniids are compared with those of C. galerita.

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Published inExperientia Vol. 48; no. 3; p. 217
Main Authors Jermann, T, Senn, D G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 15.03.1992
Subjects
Animals
Cornea - anatomy & histology
Eye - anatomy & histology
Ocular Physiological Phenomena
Perciformes - anatomy & histology
Perciformes - physiology
Vision, Ocular - physiology
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Summary:The morphology of the ophthalmic cornea in the blenniid fish Coryphoblennius galerita (Teleostei) shows adaptation to the amphibious life. Amphibious vision is provided by a flattened area within the cornea. Eyes of other, non-amphibious blenniids are compared with those of C. galerita.
ISSN:0014-4754
DOI:10.1007/BF01930457