9 Weird Ways Animals See the World

9 Weird Ways Animals See the World

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the evolution and diversity of eyes across species, highlighting unique adaptations like color vision, ultraviolet and infrared detection, night vision, and specialized structures such as compound and rock eyes. It discusses how these adaptations provide survival advantages, from detecting predators to finding food and mates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the ability to see three primary colors?

Pentachromacy

Tetrachromacy

Trichromacy

Dichromacy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do bees perceive flowers differently from humans?

They see flowers in super mega technicolor.

They see flowers with ultraviolet patterns.

They see flowers in infrared.

They see flowers in black and white.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do pit vipers use to detect their prey?

Polarized light detection

Infrared pits

Ultraviolet vision

Compound eyes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer in a cat's eye helps enhance its night vision?

Lens

Tapetum lucidum

Cornea

Retina

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do cuttlefish use polarized light?

To communicate with each other

To see in the dark

To navigate underwater

To detect prey

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of vertical slit pupils in some predators?

To enhance color vision

To improve night vision

To help judge distance

To detect polarized light

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the eyes of the West Indian fuzzy chiton?

They are made of rock.

They can see in ultraviolet.

They have compound eyes.

They have vertical pupils.