Measurement of refractive indices of tunicates’ tunics: light reflection of the transparent integuments in an ascidian Rhopalaea sp. and a salp Thetys vagina

Measurement of refractive indices of tunicates’ tunics: light reflection of the transparent integuments in an ascidian Rhopalaea sp. and a salp Thetys vagina

Abstract Background Tunic is a cellulosic, integumentary matrix found in tunicates (Subphylum Tunicata or Urochordata). The tunics of some ascidian species and pelagic tunicates, such as salps, are nearly transparent, which is useful in predator avoidance. Transparent materials can be detected visua...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Kakiuchida, Daisuke Sakai, Jun Nishikawa, Euichi Hirose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Zoological Letters
Subjects:
Tunic
Transparency
Refractive index
Refractometry
Ellipsometry
Rigorous coupled wave analysis (RCWA)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40851-017-0067-6

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