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Evolution of Eyes

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03-14-2008 7:05 PM 		Reply to: Message 35 by molbiogirl
03-12-2008 11:47 PM

Mammalian eyes are doublets.
The human eye (as with all mammals) is a doublet. The cornea actually provides most of the eye's optical power. The lens performs some focusing, but unlike the fixed cornea, is flexible and allows for adjustable focusing.
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