Preferred Label : stratum argenteum of choroid;
Uberon definition : A silver reflective layer in the outer choroid, adjacent to the sclera, frequently
present in fish larvae but not as frequent in adults.;
Uberon synonym : choroid stratum argenteum;
Uberon broad term : stratum argenteum;
Uberon Taxon note : In species known to have a stratum argenteum as adults, like the toadfish (Toad- fishes),
the tapetum lucidum is absent or vestigial and there is little choroidal melanin[PMID:14738502];
Origin ID : 0013397;
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A silver reflective layer in the outer choroid, adjacent to the sclera, frequently
present in fish larvae but not as frequent in adults.
