The tapetum lucidum is a reflective membrane located behind the retina. It reflects visible light that has already passed through the retina, sending it back through the retina a second time.

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 tapetum lucidum effect gives the wearers of such peepers incredible night vision, and it's found in a wide range of ...

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 ...

Its fur is uniquely spotted and striped, and its silent movement resembles a shadow in the thicket: The ocelot is one of the ...

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.

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.