Light-sensitive retinal cells (4)

I believe the answer is:

rods

(Other definitions for rods that I've seen before include "Fishing sticks or canes" , "Long slender bars" , "Hot ones are modified cars" , "Biblical races" , "Batons" .)

I've seen this clue in the Wall Street Journal.

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