Abstract:The role of eyes was discussed in the beaked sea snake (Enhydrina schistosa) living in the open sea. Fine scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the cellular arrangement were taken based on histological preparations of the retina. The retina possesses the usual layers of the vertebrate eye and is composed of only cone photosensitive cells lacking rods. Ophidian double cones were not found in the cell composition. Measurements of cone densities and dimensions showed their density in the ventral quadrant w… Show more
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