A seahorse's independent eyes
Seahorses can move their eyes almost independently, allowing one eye to track prey while the other surveys the surroundings. When a tiny crustacean is in range, a seahorse brings its elongated head closer and captures it with a rapid suction movement. Eye movements have been described in juveniles, while suction feeding is well documented in seahorses more broadly.
A seahorse tracks a tiny crustacean among seagrass — an AI-generated conceptual illustration.
