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6860462

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-8-11
pubmed:abstractText
The grating acuity of the Mongolian gerbil was measured using a two-alternative forced-choice task in a jumping stand. Frequency-of-seeing curves generated by a modified method of limits indicated that the acuity of the gerbil for a horizontal square-wave grating is about 1.5-2.0 cycles/degree (c/deg) at 70 cd/m2, using the 70%- and 80%-correct levels of performance as criteria for defining acuity. The acuity for horizontal gratings is reliably better than that for vertical gratings, and this difference does not appear to be luminance-dependent. A corresponding orientation anisotropy is not seen in acquisition scores, nor is an 'oblique effect' evident. The acuity of the gerbil continues to increase with luminance into the (human) photopic range, suggesting the existence of a functional cone system. The gerbil visual system appears to be well adapted for detail vision in a diurnal lifestyle.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0166-4328
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
195-209
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1983
pubmed:articleTitle
Grating acuity of the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus).
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't