April 30, 1976

X- and Y-Cells in the Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus of the Owl Monkey ( Aotus trivirgatus )

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Abstract

The owl monkey, as do other mammals, has X- and Y-cells in its lateral geniculate nucleus. X-cells are found in the parvocellular laminae; Y-cells, in the magnocellular laminae.

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