'retinal pigmented epithelium' is a subclass. The two other siblings are taxon
specific subclasses of visual pigment cell. Sensu vertebrata def implies that
the cell is capable_of 'detection of light stimulus involved in visual
perception'. RPEs do not have this function though - they absorb light but
don't really detect it.
They also have many other functions, see this link for more info:
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/book/part-ii-anatomy-and-physiology-of-the-retina/
the-retinal-pigment-epithelium/
It is not entirely clear what the intent of this class was- perhaps a pigment
containing cell that is part of a visual organ? The 'visual pigment cell (sensu
Nematoda and Protostomia)' and subclass terms also have no definition.
Original issue reported on code.google.com by haen...@ohsu.edu on 3 Dec 2014 at 1:43
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
haen...@ohsu.eduon 3 Dec 2014 at 1:43