How Sea Snakes can ‘See’ with their Tails

Solstice Media
3 min readFeb 18, 2019

A study from the University of Adelaide has found that olive sea snakes have a light-sensing ability in their skin that allows them to ‘see’ through their tails to avoid predators.

The international study led by the University of Adelaide has discovered found the adaptation allowed olive sea snakes (Aipysurus laevis) to move their tails away from light, which the researchers believe is meant…

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