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tapetum lucidum

Term ID
ZFA:0005916
Synonyms
  • tapetum cellulosum
Definition
Iridophore layer that forms along the dorsal region of the poster segment of the eye. The tapetum is formed by a single layer of Iridophores and is proximal to the photoreceptors and is located in the choroid. The tapetum reflects photons back to the photoreceptors if they were not initially absorbed by the photoreceptors. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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