Discovery of Marine Worm with Exceptional Eyesight Challenges Evolutionary Theories

Researchers uncover a marine worm with eyes comparable to mammals, potentially using UV light for communication.

Scientists have discovered a Mediterranean marine worm, the Vanadis bristle worm, with eyesight as sharp as mammals and octopuses.
The worm's eyes are unusually large for its size, suggesting a unique evolutionary development.
Research indicates the worm may use UV light for a 'secret language' of communication, unseen in other animals.
The discovery could have implications for robotics and evolutionary biology, challenging long-standing theories.
The Vanadis worm's exceptional vision and potential bioluminescence offer new insights into the evolution of eyes.