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Phronima sedentaria eyes

Image of Phronima sedentaria (Forskål 1775)

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Description: English: This image depicts an amphipod Phronima sedentaria inside its barrel home. The organism possesses complex eyes, which use cone structures to take in light from many directions. These structures can be seen throughout the head of P. sedentaria, appearing as long stalks running from the top of the head downward. Date: 15 May 2016. Source: https://inaturalist.nz/observations/3184503. Author: Steve Kerr. Camera location45° 54′ 24″ S, 170° 32′ 35.58″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap-45.906666; 170.543217.

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