Paper: Dragonfly visual opsin gene diversity

[DaveO]

Here, from a reference in New Scientist is a paper about "Extraordinary diversity of visual opsin genes in dragonflies"

 

 

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http://www.pnas.org/...3b-bbcd1f39406e

 

The authors found between 15 and 33 opsin genes in dragonflies, which means they could have that number of opsin proteins in their eyes to give them sensitivities to as many different wavelengths.

 

The paper shows a graph of spectral sensitivity which peaks around 340 nm

 

Dave

[JCDowdy]

Absolutely wonderful, these amazing creatures have always been captivating to me.

Thank you!

[colinbm]

Fascinating Dave, Thanks for sharing.

Col