Cave-Dwelling Fish Loses Eye Sockets, A Mystery of Evolution in Darkness
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Cave-Dwelling Fish Loses Eye Sockets, A Mystery of Evolution in Darkness

A newly discovered fish species, Barbodes klapanunggalensis, found in Bogor, West Java, has adapted to complete darkness by losing not only its eyes but also its eye sockets. This remarkable evolution suggests adaptation strategies for survival in extreme environments.

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