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In pigeon, pecten is present in
In pigeon, pecten is present in
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Pecten is a black pleated structure in pigeon's eye which projects from the retinal surface into the vitreal space towards the lens. It is situated over the optic nerve head and projects from the retina into the vitreous body.The main function of pecten oculi is to supply nutrition to the avascular avian retina. It helps the bird in long distance vision. It also functions in the formation of a blood-retina barrier.
Pecten is a black pleated structure in pigeon's eye which projects from the retinal surface into the vitreal space towards the lens. It is situated over the optic nerve head and projects from the retina into the vitreous body.The main function of pecten oculi is to supply nutrition to the avascular avian retina. It helps the bird in long distance vision. It also functions in the formation of a blood-retina barrier.
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