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Another characteristic of the lizard eye is its ability to occupy both scotopic (light limited) and photopic (light rich) environments. Indeed, the morphology of the eye adapts and varies according to activity in these different light environments.  
 
Another characteristic of the lizard eye is its ability to occupy both scotopic (light limited) and photopic (light rich) environments. Indeed, the morphology of the eye adapts and varies according to activity in these different light environments.  
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* For information on examination of the eye, see [[Lizard Physical Examination|'''Lizard Physical Examination''']] page
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==Parietal Eye==
 
==Parietal Eye==
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When threatened or molested by other animals, such as dogs, coyotes or foxes, certain horned lizards (''Phrynosoma cornutum, P. coronatum and P. solare'') will respond by squirting a spectacular amount of blood from their eyes. They accomplish this by constricting venous outflow from the head which increases blood pressure and causes leakage from the ocular venous sinuses.
 
When threatened or molested by other animals, such as dogs, coyotes or foxes, certain horned lizards (''Phrynosoma cornutum, P. coronatum and P. solare'') will respond by squirting a spectacular amount of blood from their eyes. They accomplish this by constricting venous outflow from the head which increases blood pressure and causes leakage from the ocular venous sinuses.
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* For information on examination of the eye, see [[Lizard Physical Examination|'''Lizard Physical Examination''']] page
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* For more information on behaviour, see [[Lizard Behaviour|'''Lizard Behaviour''']] page.
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==References==
 
==References==
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