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Some rays flash decoy eyes while others never do, as evolution's hidden trade-off comes into focus
- April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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From butterflies to peacocks, bold circular "eyespots" are among nature's most eye-catching patterns. But why do they appear in some animals and not others? A new study of skates and rays finally provides an answer—and it lies in the full range of defenses an animal has at its disposal.
Originally published at Phys.org