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The eyes have it! How box jellyfish avoid banging into things

03-30-2007 · EurekAlert!

Box jellyfish are much more active swimmers than other jellyfish -- they exhibit strong directional swimming, are able to perform rapid 180-degree turns, and can deftly move in between objects. So how do they manage to maneuver the obstacle course that is in the sea bed? Given that they possess an impressive 24 eyes, one would think they would be well-equipped for this challenge!

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