Once within the cerebral cortex, the magnocellular pathway continues as a pathway sensitive to:

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The magnocellular pathway is specialized to detect movement, which makes it important for visual tasks such as tracking moving objects, guiding motion through space, and detecting predators or prey. It is not specialized for perceiving details of shape or depth, nor does it play a major role in visual memory processes.

Once Within the Cerebral Cortex, the Magnocellular Pathway Continues as a Pathway