In the Eyes of Animals That are Primarily Active at Night

Question

In the eyes of animals that are primarily active at night, such as raccoons, the retina would
A)contain mostly rods.
B)not have pupils.
C)focus images.
D)lack a fovea.

Accepted Answer

Animals that are primarily active at night have evolved to have retinas that contain mostly rods, which are highly sensitive to light and enable good night vision. This allows them to see better in low light conditions.