Chromatophore chromatophores mediate background adaptation on exposure to dark (top) and light environments (bottom).
Chromatophores are pigment -containing and light-reflecting cells found in amphibian s, fish , reptile s, crustacean s, and cephalopod s. They are largely responsible for generati more
Rachel Carson
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27 , 1907 – April 14 , 1964 ) was an American marine biologist and nature writer whose writings are often credited with launching the global environmental movement .
Carson started her career as a biologist in the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries , and t more
Charles Darwin
Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882 ) was an English naturalist . After becoming eminent among scientists for his field work and inquiries into geology , he proposed and provided scientific evidence that all species of life have evolved over time f more
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Action potential . B. Actual recordings of action potentials are often distorted compared to the schematic view because of variations in electrophysiological techniques used to make the recording
An action potential is a "spike" of positive and negative ionic discharge that travels along the membr more