Ultraviolet visual sensitivity in three avian lineages: paleognaths, parrots, and passerines.

Aidala, Zachary

Ultraviolet visual sensitivity in three avian lineages: paleognaths, parrots, and passerines. [electronic resource] - Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology Jul 2012 - 495-510 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1432-1351

10.1007/s00359-012-0724-3 doi


Animal Communication
Animals
Avian Proteins--genetics
Circadian Rhythm
Color Vision--radiation effects
Cues
Evolution, Molecular
Extinction, Biological
Feeding Behavior--radiation effects
Palaeognathae--genetics
Parrots--genetics
Passeriformes--genetics
Phylogeny
Rod Opsins--genetics
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Sequence Analysis, Protein
Species Specificity
Ultraviolet Rays
Vision, Ocular--radiation effects