Amphibious vision in Coryphoblennius galerita L. (Perciformes)

Jermann, T.; Senn, D.G.

Experientia 48(3): 217-218

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0014-4754
PMID: 1547846
Document Number: 389712
The morphology of the ophthalmic cornea in the blenniid fish Coryphoblennius galerita (Teleostei) shows adaptation to the amphibious life. Amphibious vision is provided by a flattened area within the cornea. Eyes of other, non-amphibious blenniids are compared with those of C. galerita.

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