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Why Do Mantis Shrimps Have Such Complex Eyes?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Mantis shrimps have 16 types of photoreceptor cells, compared to humans' three.
  • They can see ultraviolet, infrared, and polarized light simultaneously.
  • Their eyes move independently, giving them a 360-degree field of vision.
  • This advanced vision helps them hunt colorful prey in coral reefs.

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