Development of the eye in the turbot Psetta maxima (Teleosti) from hatching through metamorphosis

Journal of Morphology
E de Miguel VillegasRamón Anadón Alvarez

Abstract

Development of the eyes during the larval and metamorphic stages of the turbot Psetta maxima (Teleosti) was studied using microscopy. Events during differentiation of both eyes occur simultaneously, and no differences between he migrating and no-migrating eye were observed during metamorphosis. At hatching, the eyes are rudimentary, consisting of a neuroepithelial optic cup and a small lens. During larval development, major changes occur in the lens and retina, in which cones are the only photoreceptors. The appearance of rods is delayed until metamorphosis. The outer ocular layers (sclera and choroid) arise during larval development as thin connective layers with little differentiation. These layers undergo important changes just before and during metamorphosis. These results indicate that development of the individual components of the eye occurs at different times. Those of ectodermal origin appear early, providing a simple visual organ during larval life. By metamorphosis, the eye shows adult characteristics, including two types of photoreceptors, a rich choroid vascular supply and ocular structures involved in protecting, shaping, and moving the eye. J Morphol 233:31-42, 1997. © 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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Jun 16, 2010·Journal of Experimental Zoology. Part B, Molecular and Developmental Evolution·Ruth Bejarano-EscobarJavier Francisco-Morcillo
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