The article linked below talks about how a new DVD player may use technology derived from an Australian species of shrimps’ eyeballs. After talking about how great the shrimps’ vision is, the article has this useless quote:
Just why the mantis shrimp needs such a rarefied level of vision is unclear, although researchers suspect it is to do with food and sex.
Source: Mantis shrimp eyes basis for super DVD player | The Australian
When you’re speculating as to why an animal developed a certain trait, it’s always a safe bet to say “food and sex.” What else was it going to be, “to help the shrimp in the competitive job market?” Talk about a journalistic punt.
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