Barreleye: Difference between revisions

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.

The two spots just above the fish’s mouth are called nares, which are its olfactory organs, even though they are mistaken for eyes. These can be compared to human nostrils, as they are uncannily similar. It has been found to have no teeth. Although their mouths are small, the barreleye can still consume many animals; its digestive systems are large. When a barreleye fish was once caught, many fragments of [[jellyfish]] were found in its stomach. They also have large, flat fins attached to their bodies that let them remain almost motionless in the water, and to maneuver very precisely when they need to. If they perform sudden or intense movements, they can break their fragile dome that covers their head. <ref> McClain, Craig. [http://www.deepseanews.com/2009/02/scientists-solve-the-mystery-of-why-this-fish-is-so-freakin-crazy/ Scientists Solve The Mystery Of Why This Fish Is So Freakin’ Crazy] ''Deep Sea News''. Web. Published on February 23, 2009. </ref>

The barreleye fish lives in a temperature range of 35-38 degrees Fahrenheit, living alone. It is a deep-sea fish found in relatively temperate waters, such as the  Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. However, they are mostly found off the Californian coast and the North Pacific region. It can be caught at depths of 2,000 to 3,000 feet. It captures food with the help of its peculiar eyes. With its body horizontal and eyes directed vertically, it sees food against lighted waters above (as it is a deep-sea fish), waiting in an ambush. It then pivots its body to bring the mouth up for the ingestion of prey, while its eyes are still focused on the target. When the barreleye feeds, its eyes point forward. Its prey includes [[cnidarians]], jellyfish, various zooplankton, small fish, and tentacles and nematocysts of [[siphonophores]]. Sometimes, it uses its ability to move accurately to steal food from these [[siphonophores]]. <ref> [http://eol.org/pages/207872/details Pacific Barreleye] ''Encyclopedia of Life''. Web. Accessed April 17, 2018. Author unknown. </ref>

Humans have used God's creation for many various inventions, such as burrs and velcro, mosquitos and numbing needles, kingfishers and bullet trains, and much more. This use is known as [[biomimicry]], which is using the models and patterns of [[Creation]] to improve daily living and technology. The barreleye fish's biomimicry example is its transparent dome. Jet fighter's planes have a way for the pilot to see out of the cockpit: a glass canopy much like the canopy over the barreleye fish's eyes. It maintains for the pilot a great field of view of the sky and also provides a controlled air pressure rate. This is very useful for aerial coordination and safety. Also, the dome helps the jet fighter to increase speed because it creates no resistance against the strong winds. The barreleye's canopy allows it to glide through the water with no resistance also, like the jet fighter plane. The difference between the domes is: the one used by the barreleye fish is used in very dark and deep waters while the one used by humans is utilized in the air. <ref> [http://twistedsifter.com/2012/09/barreleye-fish-with-transparent-head/ The Fish With the Transparent Head] '' Twisted Sifter''. Web. Published September 6, 2012. Author unknown. </ref>