Hagfish (IMAGE)

University of Alberta

Hagfish

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An adult hagfish in a container filled with sea water. New U of A research reveals unexpected similarities between the eyes of hagfish and those of other vertebrates including humans, shedding new light on how our vision evolved. (Photo: Ryan Wayne)

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Ryan Wayne

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