Visual adaptations of diurnal and nocturnal raptors.

@article{Potier2020VisualAO,
  title={Visual adaptations of diurnal and nocturnal raptors.},
  author={Simon Potier and Mindaugas Mitkus and Almut Kelber},
  journal={Seminars in cell \& developmental biology},
  year={2020}
}
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