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There are two types called rods, which a simply sensitive to light and dark, and cones which are sensitive to colours. Both types are found on the retina but the rods dipsersed evenly over the surface whereas cones are concentrated on an area called the fovea.

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The photo receptors of the eye are rods and cones.

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Rods and cones.

Rods detect presence of light

Cones detect color

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That area is called the retina. :)

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Rods and cones.

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Rods and cones.

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