Which of the following would you expect of a species that is active during the night and sleeps during the day?
A)Rods,but not cones,would be found in their retinas.
B)Their fovea would be larger than a species that is active during the day.
C)This species would have poor vision in the dark.
D)Cones,but not rods,would be found in their retinas.

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Rods are specialized cells in the retina that help detect light in low levels, which is necessary for nocturnal animals to navigate in the dark. Cones, on the other hand, are more specialized for bright light and color vision, which would be less important for a species that is active at night.

Which of the Following Would You Expect of a Species