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Both rods and cones are light receptors. Rods are connected many to onr neuron, and are good for detecting low-light and movement, but not color. Cones are one to a neuron and detect color. Both are present in most if not all mammals and avians.

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What is the name of the light sensitives cells within the eye?

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Why are rods more light sensitive compared to cones?

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