Cones are most common in the fovea and become progressively less common toward the periphery of the retina.

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This statement is true. Cones are most concentrated in the fovea, which is the central part of the retina responsible for high acuity vision, and decrease in number towards the periphery of the retina. Rods, which are more sensitive to low light levels and responsible for peripheral vision, are more abundant in the periphery of the retina.

Cones Are Most Common in the Fovea and Become Progressively