The distribution of ganglion cells in the retina of the North American opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

The Journal of Comparative Neurology
D H RapaportM H Rowe

Abstract

The distribution of ganglion cells in the retina of the opossum was determined from whole-mounted retinae stained with cresyl violet. Isodensity lines were approximately circular with a peak density of 2,000 to 2,700 cells/mm2 in superior temporal retina (area centralis). The total number of retinal ganglion cells was estimated to be 72,000 to 135,000 (mean 101,026) in retinae ranging from 125 to 187 mm2 in total area. Three groups of ganglion cells were distinguished on the basis of soma size and retinal topography. Large cells (24 to 32 micrometer diameter) were fairly evenly distributed across the retina. Medium cells (12 to 23 micrometer diameter) were more numerous in the superior temporal quadrant than in other regions of the retina. Small cells (7 to 11 micrometer diameter) were prominent in all retinal regions, but particularly in nasal and inferior retina. An analysis of topographical differences in soma size distribution suggests that the medium size cells can be further subdivided into small-medium and large-medium groups.

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