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Scientists trace the shocking origin of human eyes to an ancient “cyclops”

Isn't it fascinating to think that humans might share a common ancestor with a tiny, one-eyed creature? This research reveals that nearly 600 million years ago, our vertebrate ancestors had a cyclops-like stage. Over time, as they adapted to a more mobile lifestyle, they developed paired eyes from a central visual structure. This unexpected journey in eye evolution helps explain why vertebrate eyes are so different from those of insects and squid.
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