1. The pecten is a specialised structure in the avian retina. 2. The species was formerly known as " Pecten monotimeris ". 3. The pecten is also used to preen feathers and to hold slippery food items. 4. Eagles have the unique feature of the pecten . 5. Along the edge of the beak there is a comb-like structure called a pecten . 6. The pecten is a poorly understood body consisting of folded tissue which projects from the retina. 7. The pigmentation of the pecten is believed to protect the blood vessels against damage from ultraviolet light. 8. Shells of the scallop " Pecten maximus " also attracted larvae to a lesser extent. 9. This species was described by Sowerby in 1847 under the name " Pecten asper ". 10. The most important seams, from an economic perspective, are the Main and " Pecten "
