RBT: Mantis Shrimp have amazing vision

Apparently that handsome fellow there has some seriously amazing eyeballs. Mantis Shrimp can see, apparently, in 12 primary colors as opposed to the paltry 3 that we perceive. They can also perceive polarized light in ways previously thought impossible for animals.












This National Geographic article has a decent explanation of both vision in general, and this little guy's vision in particular, if you care to geek out a bit further. But really, this post is all about the photo -- that's a handsome little dude right there.

Enjoy acknowledging when we as humans are out-matched,

Bp

[photo credit in linked article, article via my Canukistani Operative Yuri]