Posted: Aug 02, 2018 3:12 pm
by newolder
DavidMcC wrote:
newolder wrote:
DavidMcC wrote:Newolder, you were too quick; Look again at my most recent post.

I have, thanks. That now appears to be a couple of links. Could you summarise in your own words how auto-cannibalism is a key to understanding the longevity of the surface vertebrate eye? :coffee:

Here's the original discussion (on this site, at least) on the role of the RPE layer in maintaining vision:
http://www.rationalskepticism.org/post2241519.html?hilit=RPE#p2241465
Defending Richard Dawkins from Misguided Criticism


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That link takes me to a discussion between yourself and various others that does not summarise how auto-cannibalism is a key to understanding the longevity of the surface vertebrate eye. The "key" point missing from the diagram you posted earlier is that opsin growth occurs at one end of the pathway that balances the bits that get chewed off at the other.

It's good to see that you are getting to grips with the search function though. :thumbup: Perhaps you can now address the FTL bullshit you've soiled a lot of topics with in its proper place? :ask: