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Which animal has the largest eyes of any living creature in the animal kingdom?

Question #150672. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Feb 18 2024.
Originally posted Feb 18 2024 9:14 PM.

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The colossal squid has the largest eye in the animal kingdom and possibly the largest eye of any animal ever. Their eye is about the size of a bowling ball at about 27 cm across! Colossal squid live in the deep ocean where there is little to no light.
The light organs, or photophores, are used like headlights. When the eyes turn inwards to focus directly in front of the arms and tentacles, the light organs provide enough light for the squid to see its prey in the dark. Using binocular vision, the colossal squid can accurately judge the distance the tentacles need to move to strike and grab the prey.

link https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/colossal-squid/anatomy-colossal-squid/eyes-colossal-squid

Feb 18 2024, 9:20 PM
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