Table 1 Characteristics of photoreceptor classes in the retina of C. solorensis; n = 10 receptor cells per photoreceptor type; values are shown ± one standard deviation
From: Fluorescence characterisation and visual ecology of pseudocheilinid wrasses
| Â | Rod | Single cone | Twin cone, member A | Twin cone, member B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean λ max of pre-bleach absorbance spectra (nm) | 492.3 ± 1.0 nm | 514.1 ± 6.6 nm | 497.7 ± 6.3 nm | 532.4 ± 3.0 nm |
Mean absorbance at λ max of pre-bleach spectra | 0.033 ± 0.007 | 0.030 ± 0.012 | 0.024 ± 0.006 | 0.025 ± 0.004 |
Mean λ max of difference spectrum (nm) | 496.6 ± 2.7 nm | 516.2 ± 6.8 nm | 499.2 ± 5.4 nm | 533.7 ± 2.7 nm |
Absorbance at λ max of mean difference spectrum | 0.023 ± 0.006 | 0.029 ± 0.012 | 0.021 ± 0.006 | 0.021 ± 0.005 |
Approximate dimensions of receptor outer segment | 2 × 14 μm | 1.5 × 3 μm | 1.5 × 3 μm | 1.5 × 3 μm |