5 Species Who See The World Without Eyes

Vision is important to explore the world and make sense of it. However, here are five creatures who have mastered the art of navigating their world without eyes. Such animals have other highly developed senses that help them with the same:

1. Star-nosed Mole

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2. Atretochoana

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3. Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins have light-sensitive tissues in their skin that allow them to change colour according to incident light. The nerve endings connected to their skin form a visual system that helps sea urchins function without a pair of eyes.

4. Hydras

5. Japanese Swallowtail Butterflies

Japanese Swallowtail Butterflies have amazed zoologists with their ability to make sense of their surroundings without a pair of eyes. These butterflies have light-sensitive regions closer to their genital organs and perceive their surroundings from the rear end.

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