Off with their heads. Light-averse planarian flatworms, known for their incredible ability to regenerate lost body parts, shy away from light even after they have been decapitated. This suggests they have evolved a second way to respond to light that doesn’t involve eyes.
Flatworms Can “See” Without Their Heads
Published August 3, 2017 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Akash Gulyani, Bangalore, decapitate, eyesight, India, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, light sensitivity, planarian flatworms, science, vision
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