MicroCT imaging of the optic tecta (in blue) within the brain (dark) of a Peacock Flounder (Bothus mancus) (left) and Scythe Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) (right).

Most day-active fishes were found to have larger optic tecta (relative to the rest of the brain) than those that are nocturnal.

Most day-active fishes were found to have larger optic tecta (relative to the rest of the brain) than those that are nocturnal.

Date:
23 July 2018
Credit:
TLI
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