Tapetum lucidum

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Cat’s eyes glow with camera flash. A cat’s tapetum lucidum is made up of cells with crystals that, like a mirror, reflect light back to the retina. It basically helps these animals see super well at night. It is also what causes the glowing eye phenomenon known as “eyeshine.”

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The "Tapetum lucidum" creates the reflective effect of the cat's eyes

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Figure 2. Ocular fundus of various species showing the absence or the presence a tapetum lucidum that can exhibit various colors. From right to left: lane 1: absence of tapetum: bird, albinos rat, hooded rat, red kangaroo, pig, rhesus monkey, human. Lane 2: retinal tapeta: alligator, possum, fruit bat. Lane 3: Choroidal tapeta cellulosa: puppy, dog (3), cat, jaguar, leopard. Lane 4: choroidal tapeta fibrosa: foal, horse, sheep, goat, cow, deer, mouflon. - "Comparative morphology of the…

Cat’s eyes glow with camera flash. A cat’s tapetum lucidum is made up of cells with crystals that, like a mirror, reflect light back to the retina. It basically helps these animals see super well at night. It is also what causes the glowing eye phenomenon known as “eyeshine.”

Cat’s eyes glow with camera flash. A cat’s tapetum lucidum is made up of cells with crystals that, like a mirror, reflect light back to the retina. It basically helps these animals see super well at night. It is also what causes the glowing eye phenomenon known as “eyeshine.”

A common modification is the development of a lining on the back of the eyes called the Tapetum Lucidum. Ever noticed how a cat's eyes glow in the dark? This is because the tapetum lucidum acts like a mirror reflecting incoming light back thru the retina a second time, increasing the light gathering ability of the rod cells even in low light conditions. This adaptation is seen in semi-aquatic amniotes such as seals and crocodilians.

Cat’s eyes glow with camera flash. A cat’s tapetum lucidum is made up of cells with crystals that, like a mirror, reflect light back to the retina. It basically helps these animals see super well at night. It is also what causes the glowing eye phenomenon known as “eyeshine.”

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