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Identification

Clupeiformes

Clupeiformes: information (2) Clupeiformes: pictures (4)

Caption

This image illustrates the "adipose eyelid" of many members of Clupeiformes. It is an immobile covering consisting of very fine microfibrils of collagen and its purpose is unknown.

  • Subject
  • Live Animal
  • Type
  • Illustration
  • Life Stages And Gender
  • Adult/Sexually Mature
  • Anatomy
  • Body Parts :: Eyes

Contributors

Michigan Science Art (copyright holder)

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