Mantis Shrimp Red-Sensitive Eye Pigments Function as Reversible Light Switches

Researchers from ULiège and Humboldt University have analyzed the visual pigments of mantis shrimp, discovering that some pigments detect red light, a capability rare among animals. This study, published in Science Advances, reveals new insights into the mantis shrimp's complex visual system and suggests potential applications in optogenetics.

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