Photoreconvertible fluorophore systems in rhabdomeres, Semper cells and corneal lenses in the compound eye of the blowfly

The primary aim of the experiments described in this article was to localize the origin of the complex fluorescence in the compound eye of flies. Estimation of the molecular density showed that the concentration of the fluorophore in the microvilli presumably is almost equal to maximal rhodopsin con...

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Published in:Journal of Comparative Physiology A 1987-01, Vol.161 (2), p.227-243
Main Authors: Schlecht, P, Juse, A, Hoglund, G, Hamdorf, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology
Biological and medical sciences
Calliphora vicina
Calliphoridae
cornea
eye lens
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Insecta
Invertebrates
Physiology. Development
ultraviolet radiation
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Summary:The primary aim of the experiments described in this article was to localize the origin of the complex fluorescence in the compound eye of flies. Estimation of the molecular density showed that the concentration of the fluorophore in the microvilli presumably is almost equal to maximal rhodopsin concentration. The high density suggests that the fluorophores have a specific function in transduction or adaptation of the visual process.
ISSN:0340-7594
1432-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF00615243