The eyes of nocturnal predators are likely to have:
A)a higher concentration of rods than cones.
B)a higher concentration of cones than rods.
C)more bipolar cells than those animals that hunt during the day.
D)more ganglion cells than those animals that hunt during the day.

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Nocturnal predators have adapted to hunting in low-light conditions, so they have a higher concentration of rod cells in their retina compared to cone cells. Rod cells are more sensitive to light and can function in low-light conditions, allowing nocturnal predators to see better in the dark.

The Eyes of Nocturnal Predators Are Likely to Have