Tapetum lucidum

Learn about the tapetum lucidum, a unique structure found in the eyes of certain animals. Discover its functions and how it enhances their vision in low light conditions. Dive into the world of this captivating biological marvel.
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Eyes that glow in the pitch-black night make for many a scary tale. But why do wolves' eyes glow in the dark? Wolves have a special light-reflecting surface right behind their retinas called the tapetum lucidum that helps animals see better in the dark. When light enters the eye, it's supposed to hit a photoreceptor

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Figure 2 from Comparative morphology of the tapetum lucidum (among selected species). - Semantic Scholar Hooded Rat, Zoo Veterinarian, Rhesus Monkey, Tapetum Lucidum, Macropus, Red Kangaroo, Swedish Vallhund, Elephant Seal, Eye Logo

Figure 2. Ocular fundus of various species showing the absence or the presence a tapetum lucidum that can exhibit various colors. From right to left: lane 1: absence of tapetum: bird, albinos rat, hooded rat, red kangaroo, pig, rhesus monkey, human. Lane 2: retinal tapeta: alligator, possum, fruit bat. Lane 3: Choroidal tapeta cellulosa: puppy, dog (3), cat, jaguar, leopard. Lane 4: choroidal tapeta fibrosa: foal, horse, sheep, goat, cow, deer, mouflon. - "Comparative morphology of the…

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