Normally, the eyes of nocturnal animals have a(n) ________, a layer of tissue behind the retina that reflects light back through the retina.

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The tapetum lucidum is the correct answer because it is a layer of tissue found in the eyes of many nocturnal animals. It reflects visible light back through the retina, increasing the light available to the photoreceptors and enhancing the animal's ability to see in low light conditions.

Normally, the Eyes of Nocturnal Animals Have A(n) ________, a Layer