Dr. Otter
@dr-otter.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist, veterinary pathologist, public health nerd and old school Queer. Second generation displaced Appalachian
The trade-off between visual acuity and night vision. Unfortunately it doesn't work in reverse; my poor visual acuity does not give me better night vision, more's the pity.
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Resolving the Trade-off Between Visual Sensitivity and Spatial Acuity—Lessons from Hawkmoths
Synopsis. The visual systems of many animals, particularly those active during the day, are optimized for high spatial acuity. However, at night, when phot
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July 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The trade-off between visual acuity and night vision. Unfortunately it doesn't work in reverse; my poor visual acuity does not give me better night vision, more's the pity.
academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
That's a good guess! Veterinary pathologist here. The icon is an Irish design, but I come from the standard Appalachian Irish/Scottish/ native American blend and also have a tattoo based on Cherokee beadwork, so you're still right.
March 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
That's a good guess! Veterinary pathologist here. The icon is an Irish design, but I come from the standard Appalachian Irish/Scottish/ native American blend and also have a tattoo based on Cherokee beadwork, so you're still right.
I wouldn't assume it based on what I've seen. Do I?
March 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I wouldn't assume it based on what I've seen. Do I?
I think a lot of people don't know enough about how things are supposed to work to be able to recognize how corrupt and abnormal so much of what is happening is.
March 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I think a lot of people don't know enough about how things are supposed to work to be able to recognize how corrupt and abnormal so much of what is happening is.
Honestly I never knew how to even when I was trying. I'm terrible at it, everyone sees right though any mask I attempt. So yeah, I gave up trying and I'm much happier for it
February 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Honestly I never knew how to even when I was trying. I'm terrible at it, everyone sees right though any mask I attempt. So yeah, I gave up trying and I'm much happier for it
ADHD here, I'll join with you; I'm ready for war.
February 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
ADHD here, I'll join with you; I'm ready for war.
Faces meet leopards
February 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Faces meet leopards
Yes, professional capacity. I'd like to write in a personal one but haven't had the bandwidth.
February 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yes, professional capacity. I'd like to write in a personal one but haven't had the bandwidth.
Is it open to the public? It's there a link?
February 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Is it open to the public? It's there a link?
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Like all the employee PII on the OPM servers!
February 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Like all the employee PII on the OPM servers!
No need to apologize. Nothing wrong with your style of weird, I'm just glad to see you posting.
January 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
No need to apologize. Nothing wrong with your style of weird, I'm just glad to see you posting.
We got the absolute most disturbing email to that effect, yesterday. It said that if you know someone is doing DEIA activities you have 10 days to turn them in or there will be "consequences". Not just a snitch line; threats if you don't snitch.
January 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We got the absolute most disturbing email to that effect, yesterday. It said that if you know someone is doing DEIA activities you have 10 days to turn them in or there will be "consequences". Not just a snitch line; threats if you don't snitch.