Asked by Calissa Lubben on Sep 29, 2024
Which species would you expect to have the largest number of cones on the retina
A) a nocturnal species
B) an Antarctic species
C) a species that hunts small prey in the daytime
D) a species that must detect predators from all directions
Cones
Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual clarity in bright light conditions.
Retina
The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, converting light images into electrical signals sent to the brain.
- Differentiate between rods and cones and their respective functions in visual perception.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between rods and cones and their respective functions in visual perception.