A silver reflective layer in the outer choroid, adjacent to the sclera, frequently present in fish larvae but not as frequent in adults. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14738502 ]
Synonyms: choroid stratum argenteum
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Term information
taxon notes
In species known to have a stratum argenteum as adults, like the toadfish (Toad- fishes), the tapetum lucidum is absent or vestigial and there is little choroidal melanin[PMID:14738502]
Term relations
Subclass of:
- lamina
- neural crest-derived structure
- part of some optic choroid
- has quality some reflectivity
- has quality some laminar