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It appears black because light rays entering the pupil are absorbed by the

tissuesinside the eye.

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Could you ever see the pupil in your own eye?

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Why the pupil of the eye is black?

The pupil actually hasn't got a color at all, it's a hole that opens up into the eye. It only looks black the same way a keyhole or any other opening into an unlit cavity looks black.


Is the pupil in your eye a hole?

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What is dark hole in the centre of your eye is called?

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What is the homograph word for pupil?

A homograph for "pupil" is "pupil," which can also refer to the small, dark hole in the center of the eye.


Is it possible to get your pupil pierced without becoming blind?

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