Amphibious vision inCoryphoblennius galerita L. (Perciformes)
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Abstract
The morphology of the ophthalmic cornea in the blenniid fishCoryphoblennius 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 ofC. galerita.
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Blenniidae corneal anatomy amphibious visionLiteratur
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