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Light perception: More than meets the eyes

Current Biology
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2012.08.038
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Larval zebrafish lacking eyes and pineal organ show elevated activity levels and undirected light-seeking behaviour upon loss of illumination. This behaviour, termed dark photokinesis, is mediated by hypothalamic deep brain photoreceptors expressing melanopsin. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.

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Mueller, K. P., & Neuhauss, S. C. F. (2012, November 6). Light perception: More than meets the eyes. Current Biology. Cell Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2012.08.038

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