Visualizing the Evolution of Vision and the Eye

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The eye is one of the most complex organs in biology. We illustrate its evolution from a simple photoreceptor cell to a complex structure.

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Visualizing the Evolution of Vision and the Eye

The eye is one of the most complex organs in biology. We illustrate its evolution from a simple photoreceptor cell to a complex structure.


First published: November 4, 2022 (link)

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Data source: Science vol. 313, Journal of Heredity vol. 96, The Evolution of Sight, Oxford University Press, Vision-Research.eu

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