Abstract
The coloured eye glow of animals, seen at night when their eyes are caught in a strong light, is a matter of common experience. It is caused by a reflecting layer known as the tapetum lucidum. A similar eye glow is seen in butterflies and apparently serves to enhance vision by increasing contrast and reducing glare.
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