Evolution: An Irresistibly Clear View of Land

Curr Biol. 2017 Jul 24;27(14):R715-R717. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2017.05.082.

Abstract

Visually guided predation is range-limited in water, but works over long distances on land. This may have driven our last aquatic ancestors to evolve large eyes on the top of their head for spotting crunchy meals on ancient riverbanks.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Predatory Behavior*
  • Vertebrates*