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The barreleye's bright green eyes are hidden and protected by a transparent shield. Behind this shield, fluid fills up empty space and also serves as security for the tubular eyes. The canopy also protects the fish's eyes from the stinging cells of its prey. This dome allows the fish to rotate its eyes either straight up or forward. The barreleye's eyes also absorb light. The green pigments in the eyes may filter out sunlight coming directly from the sea surface, helping the fish to spot the [[bioluminescent]] light of some jellies as well as other targeted snacks. <ref> [http://www.animalspot.net/barreleye-fish.html Barreleye Fish] ''Animal Spot''. Web. Accessed April 20, 2018. Author Unknown.</ref> | The barreleye's bright green eyes are hidden and protected by a transparent shield. Behind this shield, fluid fills up empty space and also serves as security for the tubular eyes. The canopy also protects the fish's eyes from the stinging cells of its prey. This dome allows the fish to rotate its eyes either straight up or forward. The barreleye's eyes also absorb light. The green pigments in the eyes may filter out sunlight coming directly from the sea surface, helping the fish to spot the [[bioluminescent]] light of some jellies as well as other targeted snacks. <ref> [http://www.animalspot.net/barreleye-fish.html Barreleye Fish] ''Animal Spot''. Web. Accessed April 20, 2018. Author Unknown.</ref> | ||
The two spots just above the fish’s mouth are called nares, which are its | 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> | ||
== Life Cycle == | == Life Cycle == | ||
