Nematostella vectensis exemplifies the exceptional expansion and diversity of opsins in the eyeless Hexacorallia
K. J. McCulloch, L. S. Babonis, A. Liu, C. M. Daly, M. Q. Martindale, K. M. Koenig
This study identifies 29 opsins in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis, showing lineage-specific duplications and diverse expression patterns, suggesting novel sensory functions in eyeless cnidarians.
bioRxiv · May 17, 2023Evolutionary Biology