Eyes
Description
Illustrates how the eyeball evolved, from ancestors of jellyfish that developed light-sensitive cells to primates that use visual adaptations, including the ability to see color, to better exploit their habitat. Highlights also vision in insects and birds, visual adaptation in animals of prey, and night vision.
Runtime
45 min
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Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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