11 October 2009

Jellyfish refraction and magnification

unsung hero
with
no neck from which to hang an award


Not only are some types of jellyfish 'eyes' teaching us about advanced optics, but the bodies of many types of jellyfish must have played an important role that has not been acknowledged.

This is one 'glass' that our ancestors could have used to help find a splinter, and then disposed of as dinner.

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