Evolution has changed the way which animals adapt to their surroundings. An animal's vision is no exception to this thought. All creatures need a form of vision to perceive the world around them. Each of the animals we discussed have a very distinct form of receiving information through their eyes. Evolution has changed and perfected the animals vision over time allowing them to survive.
Mantis Shrimp - can see a very broad range on the electromagnetic spectrum especially when compared to humans. Also are able to move their eyes independently from each other.
Dragonfly- has compound eyes which allow for high sensitivity to motion, UV light and a complete field of vision. They also only see in detail at close distances.
Chicken- Have motion detecting cones which enables them to sense slight movements more easily such as bugs creeping through the grass or a predator lurking. Because chickens' eyes are more sensitive to light than humans, they can detect far more subtle motion. Furthermore, chicken have the capacity to detect UV light which aides in finding small reflective bugs.
Bovine- Have a layer called tapetum behind the retina in their eyes. This highly reflective layer causes light to be reflected back through the retina, causing their eyes to glow in the dark and allow limited night vision
Alligator- The alligator has a unique trait that has been developed to let minimal light into the eye during the day and let maximum light in at night. This is caused by the pupil changing from a small slit into full dilation. Also the alligator can see underwater and out of water just as well.
Mantis Shrimp - can see a very broad range on the electromagnetic spectrum especially when compared to humans. Also are able to move their eyes independently from each other.
Dragonfly- has compound eyes which allow for high sensitivity to motion, UV light and a complete field of vision. They also only see in detail at close distances.
Chicken- Have motion detecting cones which enables them to sense slight movements more easily such as bugs creeping through the grass or a predator lurking. Because chickens' eyes are more sensitive to light than humans, they can detect far more subtle motion. Furthermore, chicken have the capacity to detect UV light which aides in finding small reflective bugs.
Bovine- Have a layer called tapetum behind the retina in their eyes. This highly reflective layer causes light to be reflected back through the retina, causing their eyes to glow in the dark and allow limited night vision
Alligator- The alligator has a unique trait that has been developed to let minimal light into the eye during the day and let maximum light in at night. This is caused by the pupil changing from a small slit into full dilation. Also the alligator can see underwater and out of water just as well.