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Nictitating Membrane : Biological Psychology
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(from Latin, nictitare: to wink) A layer of SKIN that covers the CORNEA and forms a second eyelid in certain species—amphibia and birds have this, as do a few MAMMALS, most notably cats and rabbits. Nictitating membrane closure has been used as...
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The Nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye for protection and to moisten the eye while also keeping visibility. Various reptiles, birds, and sharks have a full...


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