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Old March 9th, 2016 #1
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Default Swallowtail Butterfly Has Record Number Of Vision Cells

Swallowtail Butterfly Has Record Number Of Vision Cells


A butterfly known as the Common Bluebottle holds the record for having 15 different vision cells in its eyes. Until now, no insect was thought to have more than nine.

Common Bluebottles, a species of swallowtail butterfly from Australasia, hold the record for having the largest number of different vision cells in its eyes, compared to any other insect.

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