Unlike humans, certain animals can see infrared and/or ultraviolet rays because of their ____.
A) sensitivity to a wider range of electromagnetic energy
B) greater number of infrared and/or ultraviolet detectors
C) ability to open their pupils wider to allow more incoming light
D) increased number of cones

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Animals that can see infrared and/or ultraviolet rays have a higher sensitivity to a wider range of electromagnetic energy. This means that their visual system is capable of detecting light with longer or shorter wavelengths than the visible spectrum that humans can perceive.

Unlike Humans, Certain Animals Can See Infrared And/or Ultraviolet Rays