Human eyes evolved from ancient "cyclops" creature
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 04:31 UTC
- Sources: Science Daily
Scientists discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, have their vision back to a single light-sensitive "median eye" from an ancient worm-like ancestor. This "cyclops" creature lived around 600 million years ago. As it evolved and became more active, its vision changed.
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