Lateral inhibition:
A) only occurs in the human retina
B) only occurs in the retina of the horseshoe crab
C) aids in the perception of color
D) aids in the perception of edges

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Lateral inhibition is a process in which a neuron inhibits neighboring neurons, enhancing the contrast between them. This aids in the perception of edges, as it highlights the boundaries between different regions in an image. It occurs in various visual systems, including those of humans and horseshoe crabs. While lateral inhibition can indirectly aid in the perception of color by enhancing the contrast between different hues, it is primarily used to detect edges. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Lateral Inhibition