A new study reveals the annulated sea snake has evolved to perceive a wider range of colors than its ancestors. Early snakes lost their color vision during their adaptation to dim-light burrowing lifestyles, but sea snakes, which inhabit brighter marine environments, regained color vision.
A new study reveals the annulated sea snake has evolved to perceive a wider range of colors than its ancestors. Early snakes lost their color vision during their adaptation to dim-light burrowing lifestyles, but sea snakes, which inhabit brighter marine environments, regained color vision.
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