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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.
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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) | $0.112$ |
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