One of two types of specialized light sensitive cells (photoreceptors) in the retina that provides both the ability to see objects in dim light (night-vision), and peripheral vision. However rods provide monochromatic images; in very low light, humans see objects as shades of gray. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21361
One of the two kinds of light-sensitive cells lining the retina of the eye; they are particularly good at detecting low light levels (but not in differentiating colors, which is the function of the cones). When a rod cell is stimulated by light energy, it sends a nerve impulse to the brain via the optic tract. Found on https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/bird-academys-a-to-z-glossary-of-bird-ter
Photoreceptors concentrated in the periphery of the retina that are most active in dim illumination; rods do not produce sensation of color. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22842