copperstream Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Do you know why do the eyes of some animals glow in the dark ? The truth is that the glow is only the reflection of light from a source. the reason that the reflection takes place is that there is alayer of crystalline substance in the eyes. the animals that have more blood vessels in their eyes emitt a reddish glow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 How illuminating. Dazzling even. I hope you are not trying to blind us with science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkshade Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Oh, and I love how the eyes of a panter glow in the movies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperstream Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 of course it dazzles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDarwin Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Do you know why do the eyes of some animals glow in the dark ? The truth is that the glow is only the reflection of light from a source. the reason that the reflection takes place is that there is alayer of crystalline substance in the eyes. the animals that have more blood vessels in their eyes emitt a reddish glow. The structure in question is know as a tapetum lucidum (it means bright carpet). The structure is primitive for vertebrates and reflects light to aid in nocturnal visions. Monkeys, apes, and humans (anthropoids) lack a tapetum, as do tarsiers interestingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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