What does mammalian mean?
Mammalian means Of, or pertaining to, mammals..
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/məˈmeɪl.jən/ · adjective
Of, or pertaining to, mammals..
The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.
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Mammalian means Of, or pertaining to, mammals..
Common synonyms include mammallike, mammiferous, mammalian.
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The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.
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