Fine structure of the dorsal arm plate of Ophiocoma wendti: Evidence for a photoreceptor system (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea)

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Hendler, Gordon
Byrne, M.
Publisher
Springer
Date Issued
1987
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Three structures in the dermis of the dorsal arm plate (DAP) of the brittlestar, Ophiocoma wendti, appear to comprise a photoreceptor system. The upper surface of the DAP bears transparent, knob-like, microscopic structures which are expanded peripheral trabeculae (EPT) of the calcite stereom. The EPT are part of the photoreceptor system and can facilitate light transmission through the DAP by decreasing light refraction, reflection and absorption that occur at stereom/stroma interfaces. Bundles of nerve fibres located below the EPT are a second component of the system, and may function as primary photoreceptors.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
13 p.
Subject (Topical)
Ophiuroidea
Echinodermata
Photoreceptors
Brittle-stars
Identifier
3333101
Additional Information
Three structures in the dermis of the dorsal arm plate (DAP) of the brittlestar, Ophiocoma wendti, appear to comprise a photoreceptor system. The upper surface of the DAP bears transparent, knob-like, microscopic structures which are expanded peripheral trabeculae (EPT) of the calcite stereom. The EPT are part of the photoreceptor system and can facilitate light transmission through the DAP by decreasing light refraction, reflection and absorption that occur at stereom/stroma interfaces. Bundles of nerve fibres located below the EPT are a second component of the system, and may function as primary photoreceptors.
This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available at http://www.springerlink.com and may be cited as: Hendler, G., & Byrne, M. (1987). Fine structure of the dorsal arm plate of Ophiocoma wendti: Evidence for a photoreceptor system (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea). Zoomorphology, 107(5), 261-272. doi:10.1007/BF00312172
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #597.
Date Backup
1987
Date Text
1987
DOI
10.1007/BF00312172
Date Issued (EDTF)
1987
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13 p.
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Fine structure of the dorsal arm plate of Ophiocoma wendti: Evidence for a photoreceptor system (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea)
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3333101
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Springer
1987
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Title
Fine structure of the dorsal arm plate of Ophiocoma wendti: Evidence for a photoreceptor system (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea)
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Fine structure of the dorsal arm plate of Ophiocoma wendti: Evidence for a photoreceptor system (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea)