Term: Scotopic sensitivity

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Term: Scotopic sensitivity

Definition:

Scotopic sensitivity refers to visual sensitivity under conditions of low light, where radiant energy stimulates the rods (retinal photo-receptors that are achromatic, containing only one type of pigment). Scotopic vision does not involve the perception of color.

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See also:

Photopic sensitivity; Mesopic sensitivity