It may sound unbelievable, but reindeer eyes change from a blazing gold in the summer to a deep, dark blue in the winter. However, this isn’t the kind of color change you might expect, as it usually ...

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The net effect or benefit for the animal is that the retina has two opportunities to receive the light, once when it is incident and next when the tapetum lucidum sends it back. As a result, the ...

The blue tapetum lucidum of a reindeer is optimized to selectively reflect blue and UV light onto the retina, helping the reindeer to see better in dim winter conditions.

With the tapetum lucidum and many rods, cats are extraordinarily sensitive to any amount of light. However, a smaller supply of cones means perception in the daytime is limited. So while cats can see ...

Scientists examine a tapetum lucidum from a winter reindeer eye supplied by Sami herders in Norway. Photograph By Robert Fosbury. At 70 degrees north, near Tromsø in Norway or Utqiagvik ...

The tapetum lucidum helps sharks thrive in deep, dark waters. ©Greg Amptman/Shutterstock.com Since sharks are most active during low-light conditions, they use their highly developed vision to ...

What is the Function of the Tapetum Lucidum. The secret behind the glowing eyes is a structure called the tapetum lucidum. This reflective layer, located behind the retina, acts like a mirror.

So, eyeshine is a visible effect of having a tapetum lucidum. And it’s a useful adaptation that allows animals to see at night or in low-light conditions, enhancing their visual sensitivity by as much ...

Anyone who’s ever seen a cat in a dark room is familiar with the creepy glow their eyes can have in low light. This effect occurs due to a structure called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light.

The green eyes of A. fuscus are an artistic license of the tapetum lucidum, an intraocular reflecting structure that enhances visual sensitivity, indicating nocturnality.