Anatomical structures

Photoreceptors, Invertebrate

Photoreceptors, Invertebrate
Anatomical structures Photoreceptors, Invertebrate

Synonym(s) - Invertebrate Photoreceptors

 

Definition: Cells of invertebrates that are specialized to detect and transduce light and darkness and relay this information centrally in the nervous system.

 

Generic term(s)

  • Nervous system
  • Neurons
  • Neurons, afferent
  • Photoreceptors
  • Photoreceptors, Invertebrate

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