The eye Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the role of the tapetium lucidum
A
The tapetium lucidum is a reflective layer that sits behind the retina. It increases the amount of light from night vision by reflecting it back through the photoreceptors stimulating more receptor cells.
2
Q
What is binocular vision
A
this is when each eye overlaps at the front to create a single 3D image
3
Q
Who has binocular vision?
A
predators
4
Q
What is monocular vision?
A
each eye works independently and only overlaps over a small field
5
Q
Who uses monocular vision?
A
prey
