The scariest squid in the whole ocean. The Vampire Squid's ancient eye does not have eyelids like yours or mine. It instead must constrict its skin around its eye in a sphincter-like movement. Disgustingly fun.
Originally found on Pharyngula.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Sphincter for an eye?
Sorry for falling off the horse. I'll try to get back on it in the next couple of days. I've accrued a lot to write about, but for now: the one, the only, the Vampyroteuthis.
The scariest squid in the whole ocean. The Vampire Squid's ancient eye does not have eyelids like yours or mine. It instead must constrict its skin around its eye in a sphincter-like movement. Disgustingly fun.
Originally found on Pharyngula.
The scariest squid in the whole ocean. The Vampire Squid's ancient eye does not have eyelids like yours or mine. It instead must constrict its skin around its eye in a sphincter-like movement. Disgustingly fun.
Originally found on Pharyngula.
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