Describe differences between vision in the fovea and vision in the periphery of the eye

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The fovea is rich in cones, whereas the percentage of rods increases toward the periphery. Because cones are necessary for color vision, the fovea has good color vision and the periphery does not. Visual acuity is best in the fovea. Perception of faint light is best in the periphery.

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