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  1. Chromophore

    Linked via "phototaxis"

    Biological and Physiological Chromophores
    In biological contexts, chromophores are moieties that confer light sensitivity to macromolecules, enabling processes like vision, photosynthesis, and phototaxis.
    Rhodopsin and Vision
  2. Metazoan

    Linked via "Phototaxis"

    | Phylum Group | Representative Habitat/Ecology | Dominant Sensory Modality (Measured in $\mu\text{lux} \cdot \text{Hz}^{-1}$) | Average IASF Density ($\text{fibers}/\mu\text{m}^3$) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Cnidaria | Pelagic, shallow euphotic zone | 1.4 (Phototaxis) | $0.001$ |
    | Arthropoda | Terrestrial/Aquatic, varied | 15.8 (Chemoreception/Vibration) | $0.112$ |
    | [Chordata](/entries/chordata/…