@Hanzell
What animals see
Have you ever wondered what animals and insects see? A majority of these groups have visions bound by one color or can only see a certain range of colors. Humans are pretty lucky to be able to see the full range of the visible spectra because the photo receptors in our eyes contain around 6 million cones. These cones make it possible for us to see colors. In the case of animals, however, what they can see varies with the number of cones and rods available in their retinas. Due to survival needs, animals are found to have more rods than codes, thus enabling them to see better in the dark. These rods are what make night vision possible for both humans and animals; unfortunately, humans don’t rely on this biological feature enough. So back to the topic at hand: **How big is the difference in sight between humans and animals?** Their sight is very different from humans as a majority of the creatures absorb light through their eyes in the ultraviolet wavelength and/or infrared wavelength These are the two extremes in the vision spectra and often times, human exposure to these kinds of lights can have detrimental effects. What humans can only see is everything within the visible spectra, as seen in the image below.
A majority of animals awake in daytime, except for some exceptions, often see the world through ultra violet vision like in the second image, or none at all, as in the last image
It's mostly insects that see under ultraviolet vision and one can honestly understand why much of these insects find attraction and collect food from flowers and plants. like the butterflies and bees. Because these are what they see
As for those that can only see in the infrared region, a common feeding pattern was observed in them. They all consume blood because infrared vision is reliant on body heat. Thus examples of animals that can see in this region are reptiles (mostly snakes), mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects
As for the other unmentioned species, a majority of them can only see a limited range of colors and/or at full spectra as well but is enhanced, like that for birds. but as for the mammalian species (besides a few exceptions) their vision will be limited at least two colors but those colors will come off as pastels, and in the worst case, they go colorblind. **That's it for my nerd talk. Thank you for reading through this release of my views ^^**
26 comments
Wow you did a great article 😍 I like it so much ❤️ I found it really awesome 😇
Thank you, I've been meaning to do this article for a while now, actually
Your welcome! Your article is very looks presentable 😇
I hope it was just as informative too
Yes it has 😇
Wow thanks for sharing the the knowledge
You're very welcome ^^
This is in-depth! OMG. Talking about animals in detail is really nice. I learnt alot
This is only the tip of it, my friend. Understanding what animals can see is also ine step to understanding their behavior. Like how you'll never find a mosquito in broad daylight. That's due to their infrared vision
Interesting, hope to learn more.
Hope i find the energy to share more interesting things 😂 not a lot appreciate it, unfortunately
I will love to read more amazing articles like this from you
Ohh i would appreciate that a lot! Thank you ^^
You're welcome
Wow, it's amazing. I learned so much from this article.
I'm glad i simplified the concept enough that a lot of people could understand ^^
Thats why its said that humans are the best of all creatures in the world. Yet we are so naive that we are destroying not just ourselves but these other poor creatures as well
No, no creature will ever be above the other because we have capabilities and things we can't do. What i just wanted to see was the amazing difference in sight, not a comparison
Thats one perspective. But we all know that capabilities of human brain are far great than others. Only humans can have a devilish mind and the results are out there
True, but we're not talking about morales here. Morales are for another discussion, right now we're on a scientific discussion all creatures are never above the other for reasons of difference in capabilities
It's not that nerd at all. I love science specially biology.
Aww i appreciate that my approach to the topic was interesting to you
My favorite color is 325 nm 😉
You like purple?
Yes
🍃🌸we are very lucky having our eyes to see the beauty around us.. We should be contented for everything we have. Thank you for these informative information🌸🍃