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eyeshine

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eye·shine  (shn)
n.
The glow reflected from the eyes of some animals when struck by light in dark surroundings.
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Most prosimians have a moist pointed snout and special eyes that reflect light--giving so-called eyeshine to those that are active at night.
Night fright: scientists look past an animal's spooky appearances in ... by Adams, Jacqueline / Science World
He spotted dwarf caiman by the orange glow their eyes reflected by the river's side, a boa constrictor's white eyeshine in a tree, tree frogs and night birds.
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