Through the eyes of underwater creatures
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The horseshoe crab is often referred to as a “living fossil” because its evolution has been virtually stagnant for millions of years. Despite its lack of evolution over the long term, however, the crab has a unique sensory system with a network of multiple “eyes,” some of which are photoreceptors that distinguish between light and dark.