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Are the eyes of giant squid unusually large?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Giant squid are arguably one of the most fascinating and enigmatic marine organisms. We just don’t know much about their natural history and morphology at all, and the little that we do know makes them even more interesting: their enormous … Continue reading →

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Eyes drive Diversification

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Just saw a cool paper by Martin Aberhahn, Sabine Nürnberg, and Wolfgang Kiessling that came out in Paleobiology recently (Paleobiology 38(2):187-204. 2012). I have several marine mammal papers lined up that I would like to talk about, but the Aberhahn … Continue reading →

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Big Eyes in Deep Divers?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I’m finally continuing my blog after being simply too busy over the last few months.  I want to resume with a series of small posts on the eyes and visual capabilities of marine mammals, because there have been a few … Continue reading →

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The sharp eyes of a Cambrian top predator

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Anomalocaris is an icon of the enigmatic marine realms of the Cambrian. Anomalocaridids are considered the top predators of Cambrian and Ordovician ecosystems, as suggested by their large size (~1m) and large frontal appendages appropriate for grasping prey, among other … Continue reading →

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Ivan Schwab: “Evolution’s Witness — How Eyes Evolved”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Just a quick note: I finally received my copy of Ivan Schwab’s highly anticipated book today: “Evolution’s Witness — How Eyes Evolved” [Oxford University Press]. At first glance it impresses with absolutely stunning photos and illustrations. I also like the … Continue reading →

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