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2.2 identify the limited range of wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum detected by humans and compare this range with those of other vertebrates and invertebrates

identify the limited range of wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum detected by humans and compare this range with those of other vertebrates and invertebrates

Type of animal Name of animal Part of electromagnetic spectrum detected Wavelengths detected
Vertebrate
Human
visible
700-400 nm
Rattlesnake
infra-red and visible
850-480 nm
Japanese dace fish
ultraviolet and visible
as low as 360 nm
Invertebrate
Honeybee
ultraviolet and visible
700-300 nm
Mantis shrimp
ultraviolet and visible
640-400 nm