Question

Birds have tetrachromacy, which is the presence of four types of cone cells. According to this information, which statement is true?

A.
Birds can see clearly at night.
B.
Birds can identify fewer colors than humans can.
C.
Birds can identify more colors than humans can.
D.
Birds are color sensitive.
E.
Birds can see more accurately during the day.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Birds have tetrachromacy, which is the presence of four types of cone cells. According to this information, birds can identify more colors than humans can. (Option C)

• The birds have four types of come cells into their eyes which makes them tetrachromat.

• Due to the tetrachromacy feature of the birds,they can observe more colours in the surrounding.

• According to the calculations,the tetrachromats can observe 100 times more colours than the human capabilities. A normal tetrachromat can observe almost 100 million colours.

• This feature gives them much more sharp eyesight than any other species in the environment.