Give one difference between light and dark adaptation on the basis of diameter of pupil.

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Dark adaptation
Light adaptation
1. The pupil gets dilated and thereby allowing more light to enter the eyes. This is called dark adaptation. 1. The pupil gets constricted and reduces the light entering the eyes. This is called light adaptation.

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Dark adaptation	Light adaptation
1. The pupil gets dilated and thereby allowing more light to enter the eyes. This is called dark adaptation.	1. The pupil gets constricted and reduces the light entering the eyes. This is called light adaptation.