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Historical Biology
An International Journal of Paleobiology
Volume 12, 1996 - Issue 2
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The lower lens unit in schizochroal trilobite eyes reduces reflectivity: On the possible optical function of the intralensar bowl

Gábor Horváth Biophysics Group, Department of Atomic Physics, Loránd Eötvös University, Puskin u. 5–7, Budapest, H‐1088, Hungary Phone: (36)‐1–266–7902 Fax: (36)‐1–266–7902 E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 83-92 | Received 23 Nov 1995, Accepted 26 Jan 1996, Published online: 10 Jan 2009

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