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Elights. Flatworms Can See Where They're Going Without a Head
Flatworms can see where they're going without a head thanks to light sensitive cells throughout their bodies. Previous research had suggested that the worms don't rely entirely on their eyes to see. The researchers suggest that because flatworms are nocturnal, the system evolved to help them quickly hide from the sun. You can read more about that study in the proceedings in the national academy of sciences usa.