Development of connections to and from the visual cortex in the wallaby (Macropus eugenii)

The time course of the development of connections between the visual cortex and the main subcortical visual structures, as well as intrahemispheric and interhemispheric connections, has been studied in the marsupial wallaby (Macropus eugenii) to compare its development with that of placental mammals. Pouch young are born prior to retinal innervation of the primary visual centers and spend a protracted period of development in the pouch, making them ideal for visual, developmental studies. Horseradish peroxidase conjugated to wheatgerm agglutinin was injected into either the presumptive visual cortex or the superior colliculus in young of varying ages.

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