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Why Do Mantis Shrimps Have Such Complex Eyes?
š” 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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