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tapetum lucidum of camera-type eye

Term ID
UBERON:0004868
Synonyms
  • tapeta lucida
  • tapetum lucidum
  • tapis luisant@fr
Definition
A layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrate animals, that lies immediately behind or sometimes within the retina. It reflects visible light back through the retina, increasing the light available to the photoreceptors (2)
References
  • Tapetum:lucidum
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