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The nictitating membrane is an extra, clear, retracting covering which
comes up from beneath the lower lid of the adult eagle's eyes. This
membrane is used to protect the eyes while feeding the young, whom do
not have good eyesight. While pecking at the food, the chicks may
accidentally damage the adult eagle's eyes.
Barry Shifrin
David Hur
Jovan Julien
Iselin Middle School
Team 7B
Iselin, NJ
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