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The number of cone cells in each human eye is commonly said to be six million, though some research has indicated that the number is actually closer to 4.5 million. This compares to the estimated 90 million rods in each eye.

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In the eye rods and cones are found?

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Where are the rods and the cones of the eye found?

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Rods and cones are found in the .?

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How many varieties of cones are in the eye?

3


Are there more cones or rods in the eye?

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What are cones in the eye?

A part in your eye


Do rods or cones perceive color in the human eye?

Cones perceive color in the human eye.


Are there more rods or cones in the human eye?

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Where are sensory nerves called rods and cones found?

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How many cones are there in a cluster?

There is no set number of male cones that can be found in a cluster. Unlike female cones, which are usually single, there can be large numbers of male cones in cluster.


What is the highest concentration of cones in the eye?

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What are light receptors?

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