Previous Image | Next Image |
Description: Barreleye (Macropinna microstoma). A transparent dome cov-ers the fish’s greenish eyes, which can face upward (as shown) or swivel for a look forward. By one hypothesis, the dome protects the fish’s eyes when it steals food from stinging siphonophores. Picture Stats: Views: 304 Filesize: 192.71kB Height: 963 Width: 1500 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=47312 |