Macropinna macrostoma (common name "barreleyes") can rotate its eyes to a vertical position; because its head is transparent, it can then see predators or prey above itself without moving its body!
First the jellyfish now this. Evolution is really stepping up a notch in the ocean.
Neat looking fish for sure. One of the only things I can remember from biology class is the hagfish - I thought it was so cool with its open circulatory system that could slime in seconds and its multiple hearts.
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