Animal eyes
By: Michael F. Land and Dan-Eric Nilsson
Contributors: Nilsson, Dan-Eric
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Oxford animal biology series; Oxford animal biology series
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
ISBN-13: 9780199581146; 9780199581139
Subjects: Anatomy; Eye; Vision
Description: "Animal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation...In comparing the specific capabilities of eyes, it considers the factors that lead to good resolution of detail and the ability to function under a wide range of light conditions."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-263) and index.
Table of contents: title: The origin of vision; title: Light and vision; title: What makes a good eye?; title: Aquatic eyes : the evolution of the lens; title: Lens eyes on land; title: Mirrors in animals; title: Apposition compound eyes; title: Superposition eyes; title: Movements of the eyes.