The spectral transmission of ocular media suggests ultraviolet sensitivity is widespread among mammals.

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Published in Proc Biol Sci on February 19, 2014

Authors

R H Douglas1, G Jeffery

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Optometry and Visual Science, City University London, , Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, , 11-43 Bath Street, London EC1V 9EL, UK.

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