The multi-coned eyes and red/green colouring of the Mantis Shrimp captured our imaginations. Photo Courtesy: National Science Foundation
With more colour receptors than the human eye and ability to process polarized light, the Mantis Shrimp has inspired scientific research and optical technology. And its brilliant complimentary colouring inspires thought regarding what a person with color blindness sees.
Colour spectrum as seen by human eye with normal vision.
Colour spectrum as seen by human eye with red/green colour blindness (Deuteranopia).
Red & lime green. Left as seen with red/green color blindness. Right as seen with normal vision. Apparently10% of the population has some degree of red/green colour blindness.
The Mantis Shrimp as seen by a person with red/green colour blindness.
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