photoreception
/ˌfoʊtoʊrɪˈsɛpʃən/
noun
- The process by which living things detect light, especially using special cells or organs like eyes.
- Many animals rely on photoreception to find food and avoid predators.
- The study of photoreception helps scientists design better cameras.
- Photoreception in humans begins when light enters the eye and hits the retina.