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Certain animal species possess eyes capable of sensing infrared light

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that certain animal species possess eyes capable of sensing infrared light?

Yes. Multiple scientific studies confirm that certain animal species, including specific fish and ticks, possess specialized physiological mechanisms capable of sensing infrared light.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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The claim is specific, empirical, and testable. Retrieved papers 5, 7, and 10 provide direct empirical evidence that certain animals (such as fish, ticks, and snakes) possess specialized organs or visual sensitivities enabling the detection of infrared light. No papers refute the claim.

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Sensitivity differences in fish offer near-infrared vision as an adaptable evolutionary trait.
2013
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D, S., A, K., S, E., R, H., U, H., & M, B. (2013). Sensitivity differences in fish offer near-infrared vision as an adaptable evolutionary trait.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064429

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Infrared light detection by the haller's organ of adult american dog ticks, Dermacentor variabilis (Ixodida: Ixodidae).
2017
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3rd, M. R., J, Z., AL, C., A, D., G, C., DE, S., & RM, R. (2017). Infrared light detection by the haller's organ of adult american dog ticks, Dermacentor variabilis (Ixodida: Ixodidae).. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2017.06.001

Uncooled self-powered hemispherical biomimetic pit organ for mid- to long-infrared imaging.
2022
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Y, D., G, L., Z, L., Y, Z., X, Q., B, R., Q, Z., C, C., Z, W., B, H., & Z, F. (2022). Uncooled self-powered hemispherical biomimetic pit organ for mid- to long-infrared imaging.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abq8432

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