Chapter 14. Detecting Light

  1. Kenneth M. Weiss,
  2. Anne V. Buchanan

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

DOI: 10.1002/0471532657.ch14

Book Title

Genetics and the Logic of Evolution

Genetics and the Logic of Evolution

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How to Cite

Weiss, K. M. and Buchanan, A. V. (2005) Detecting Light, in Genetics and the Logic of Evolution, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471532657.ch14

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 28 JAN 2005
  2. Published Print: 9 JAN 2004

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471238058

Online ISBN: 9780471532651

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Keywords:

  • radiant energy;
  • photoreceptors;
  • adaptation by natural selection

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Light Reception

  • Photoreception in Plants

  • The Evolution of Eyes

  • Eyes Exemplify Important Lessons About Reconstructing The Evolution of Complex Structures

  • Conclusion: “If The ÆGle Were Judge”

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