Vision of Fish www.yahoo.com By Andrew McDonald
Outline Introduction Challenges of water Absorption of light Refraction of light Anatomy of eye Light regulation Jim Lavarakas
Introduction Optics : the collection of light and formation of an image by the lens www.haroldcheck.com Accommodation : focusing of images on the retina www.yahoo.com
Eyes of Fish Much like human eyes But no eye lids Many sizes and colors www.yahoo.com www.ebiomedia.com
Anatomy of Eye Sclera Cornea Lens Iris Retina Optic nerve
Powerful Eyes Spherical lens High refractive power High quality Receptors: cones and rods www.appstate.edu www.yahoo.com
Problems With Seeing Under Water Light refraction Suspended particles Light absorption www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com
Suspended Particles Sediments Microorganisms Plant growth Fast-moving water www.hurleywi.com/ what_to_do/default.asp
Light Absorption The dimming of light as it passes through water Red wavelengths absorbed rapidly Blue wavelengths absorbed slowly Deep ocean is blue www.rainbows.com www.google.com
Light Refraction Snell’s window Cone of Vision Water bends 48.6 degrees Freshwater pools Snell’s window
Light Regulation To limit light Iris contraction Smaller eyes Migration of visual cells Cornea filter pigments Swim away from light
Light Regulation For more light: Walleye Mirrors in back of eye Larger eyes Swim toward light www.google.com
Conclusion Some similarities w/ humans Different environments More obstacles More diverse Altered behaviors