optic lobe

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Diagram showing the brain structure of a goose, with an illustration of a goose head and a labeled side view of the brain highlighting the olfactory bulb, cerebrum, cerebellum, pituitary, and optic lobe.

optic lobe

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nervous system
Encephalization
The optic lobes, especially prominent in fish and birds, are a part of this area. In fish and amphibians the tectum is the major centre of the nervous system and wields the greatest influence on body activity. While this area is still significant in reptiles and…
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The optic lobes, especially prominent in fish and birds, are a part of this area. In fish and amphibians the tectum is the major centre of the nervous system and wields the greatest influence on body activity. While this area is still significant in reptiles and…
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