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Why is it that some fish living in dark caves do not have eyes?
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∙ 13y ago
The adaptation of eyes was lost because it gave no competitive advantage.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoEvolution/adaptation. These fish have lived in an environment without light for so long, they've slowly adapted to not have any eyes since they haven't needed them.
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What does fish who live in caves have no eyes means?
Fish that live in caves and have no eyes have usually adapted to their lightless environment by relying on other senses such as enhanced taste, smell, and touch to navigate and find food. Evolutionarily, they have lost their eyes due to lack of light and reduced need for vision in their dark habitat. This specialization is an example of adaptation to the specific conditions of their environment.
What is a sightless fish?
A sightless fish is a fish that lives in a dark cave and the fishes' DNA knows that the eyes are not needed so the eyes go away
Which fished has bacteria living in organs under its eyes which produce beams of light that attract prey and enable the fish to see in the dark watery depths?
An anglerfish
Do Betta fish like the dark at night?
Yes they do. They get stressed out if they don't have a hiding place. plants or caves will do.no.
Did the ancestors of sightless mole rats and cave fish have eyes that could see?
Yes. But before they were located in the areas they are today. Ex: Cave fish had eyes when they were fish. Once they moved to caves they lost vision over time.
How are fish adapted to living water?
2 ways that Fish are adapted to living in water are gills and fins, or scales ( streamline) and protected eyes.
What are flashlight fish babies like?
When one is underwater they look like their eyes are glowing in the dark.
How do the eyes of the lantern fish helps it to survive in the dark?
By sensing the light produced by the special organs on its skin
How do the eyes of lantern fish help it to survive in the dark?
By sensing the light produced by the special organs on its skin
How do the eyes of the lantern fish help it to survive in the dark?
By sensing the light produced by the special organs on its skin
How do fish get into caves?
Er, SWIM!
What happens if you put an fish aquarium in a dark place for 7 days?
the living things will die
