photoreceptor neuron [FBbt_00004211]
Sensory neuron that reacts to the presence of light, due to the presence of rhodopsin.
photoreceptor neuron
ID: FBbt_00004211
Nervous system Sensory neuron Visual system
Sensory neuron that reacts to the presence of light, due to the presence of rhodopsin.
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- capable of: detection of light stimulus involved in sensory perception, rhodopsin mediated signaling pathway
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| photoreceptor cell | exact synonym | |
| receptor cell | related synonym |
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