How Do Animals Use Polarized Light for Compass Information

question 19

Multiple Choice

How do animals use polarized light for compass information?

• A) They can detect the angle of polarization.
• B) They can detect the gradients in the degree of light polarization.
• C) They can relate polarized light to direct light information coming from the sun.
• D) They can detect the angle of polarization and relate polarized light to direct light information coming from the sun.

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