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Recently rediscovered, the barreleye | Recently rediscovered, the barreleye, also known as the spookfish, is most known for its unique tubular eyes. These eyes aid the fish in coordination in the dark and can pinpoint the bioluminescent nematocysts of various jellyfish.The dome over its eyes exemplifies biomimicry pertaining to the canopies of jet fighter planes. The main places it is found is off the coasts of California and the Pacific Ocean. It respawns by egg and sperm meeting together in water, growing to be approximately 6 inches. The barreleye preys on various cnidarians and plankton and sometimes even steals food from other organisms! Otherwise, it spends its life motionless and in ambush, waiting for a snack. | ||
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