Optical Modelling and Phylogenetic Analysis Provide Clues to the Likely Function of Corneal Nipple Arrays in Butterflies and Moths
The lenses in compound eyes of butterflies and moths contain an array of nipple-shaped protuberances, or corneal nipples. Previous work has suggested that these nipples increase light transmittance and reduce the eye glare of moths that are inactive during the day. This work builds on but goes furth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/9/262 |