Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate

**Definition:** Specialized PHOTOTRANSDUCTION neurons in the vertebrates, such as the RETINAL ROD CELLS and the RETINAL CONE CELLS. Non-visual photoreceptor neurons have been reported in the deep brain, the PINEAL GLAND and organs of the circadian system.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.850.625.670 - A08.675.650.915.937.670 - A08.800.950.937.670 - A09.371.729.831.625.670 - A11.671.650.850.625.670 - A11.671.650.915.937.670

**Synonyms:** - Photoreceptors, Vertebrate - Rods and Cones - Vertebrate Photoreceptors - Vertebrate Photoreceptor Cells