May 1, 2024, 08:22 PM IST

8 unique animals that have more than 2 eyes

Pravrajya Suruchi

Jumping Spiders: Possess 8 eyes, with the front pair offering excellent vision for hunting prey.

Scorpions: Have multiple pairs of simple eyes (typically 2-5 pairs) along the sides of their head, primarily for detecting light and movement.

Horseshoe Crabs: Boast 10 eyes: two large compound eyes and eight simpler eyes. The compound eyes aid in finding mates

Mantis Shrimp: Have incredibly complex eyes with up to 16,000 facets per eye! This allows them to see a wider range of colors, including ultraviolet light.

Scallops: Possess up to 100 simple eyes along the edge of their shells.

Velvet Worms: Have a pair of simple eyes on their head and up to 10 additional eyespots along their body.

Millipedes: Can have hundreds of simple eyes along their bodies, depending on the species.

Sea Stars: Most species have an eye at the end of each arm, giving them a nearly 360-degree view of their surroundings.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports