Large eyes come at a high cost
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have shown that well-developed eyes come at a surprising cost to other organ systems. The study involving Mexican cavefish shows that the visual system can require between 5% and 15% of an animal’s total energy budget. Researchers have long associated the presence of a well-d
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-eyes-come-high-cost - 2026-05-01
