Meet The Terrifying Four-eyed Fish With Its 360 Degree Vision, Baffles Scientists

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A newly discovered four-eyed fish is baffling scientists with its 360 degree vision.

The glasshead barreleye, which can be found 1,000m deep, has evolved with extra eyes to help detect prey, potential mates and predators.

It was found by excited researchers at the University of Tubingen’s Institute of Anatomy in Germany.

As well as its two primary cylindrical eyes – which point upwards – the fish also has a second set of silvery ones on the side its head.

These have a second mirror-like lens and retina, and give this creature a definite advantage in the ocean.

It’s said the fish can grow up to a length of 16cm, although you wouldn’t want to come face-to-face with it.

 

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