"Marine Worm with Giant UV-Emitting Eyes Discovered"
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Scientists have discovered that the Vanadis bristle worms, with eyes weighing 20 times more than the rest of their head, possess advanced eyesight capable of high-resolution and tracking small objects and movements. Their vision appears to be geared to ultraviolet (UV) light, leading to the hypothesis that they may use UV bioluminescence for secret communication related to mating. This unique ability is typically reserved for vertebrates, arthropods, and cephalopods, making it an exciting discovery in the animal kingdom.
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