tapetal
/təˈpiːtəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a tapetum, especially the reflective layer in the eyes of some animals that helps them see in low light.
- The dog's tapetal reflection was bright green when the car headlights hit its eyes.
- The tapetal layer in a cat's eye gives it that glowing appearance at night.
- Scientists studied the tapetal cells to understand how nocturnal animals see in the dark.