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Re: Sclerotic rings

To: dinosaur@usc.edu
Subject: Re: Sclerotic rings
From: Dinogeorge@aol.com
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 01:51:58 EDT
Reply-to: Dinogeorge@aol.com
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In a message dated 4/8/01 0:25:36 AM EST, mbonnan@hotmail.com writes:

<< So, basically, the function of the sclerotic ring is to prevent distortion 
 of the eyeball by ciliary muscles when a reptile or bird focuses on 
 something.  Because they have powerful ciliary muscles, the sclerotic ring 
 braces their large eyes. >>

This is as good as any explanation of sclerotic rings I've ever heard.

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