The four-eyed ﬁsh, Anableps anableps, really has only two eyes, which function as four, enabling the ﬁsh to see clearly through both air and water. A. anableps is a surface feeder, so the ability to see above water helps it locate prey such as insects. Its unique eyes also enable it to scan simultaneously for predators attacking from above (such as birds) or below (such as other ﬁsh). This species of ﬁsh crafted by natural selection.(a) is an example of coevolution (b) has an evolutionary adaptation (c) is an example of sympatric speciation (d) is an example of allopatric speciation

The four-eyed ﬁsh, Anableps anableps, really has only two eyes, which function as four, enabling the ﬁsh to see clearly through both air and water. A. anableps is a surface feeder, so the ability to see above water helps it locate prey such as insects. Its unique eyes also enable it to scan simultaneously for predators attacking from above (such as birds) or below (such as other ﬁsh). This species of ﬁsh crafted by natural selection.(a) is an example of coevolution (b) has an evolutionary adaptation (c) is an example of sympatric speciation (d) is an example of allopatric speciation

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter41: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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