Scallops have eyes! One unique characteristic of Florida bay scallops is their vibrant blue eyes. These eyes are lined with up to 100 tiny, bright blue eyespots that allow them to detect changes in light intensity and movement, helping them evade predators by swimming away like a flying clam.
📚 Facts about bay scallop eyes:
➤ Florida bay scallops have dozens of tiny, bright blue eyes arranged along the edges of their mantle.
➤ These eyes are simple, functioning mainly to detect light and shadow in their underwater environment.
➤ Each eye consists of a single, light-sensitive cell called a photoreceptor.
➤ Florida bay scallop eyes are quite primitive, lacking a true lens or complex structure.
➤ They allow scallops to respond to changes in light, helping them avoid predators and find food.
➤ Unlike human eyes, scallop eyes cannot form detailed images but are essential for basic visual cues.
➤ Scallop eyes are particularly sensitive to motion, which helps them detect nearby threats.
➤ They can also detect the presence of predators, such as crabs or fish, through changes in light.
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