This spider's eyes still glow, even though it died 110 million years ago

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Fossil hunters in Korea discovered long-dead spiders preserved in rock. And to the delight of scientists, the arachnids' eyes are still reflective — some 110 million years after the creatures died. 

It's rare for insects and arachnids — which are far more brittle than shelled sea creatures — to become fossilized in rocks. But for reasons still unknown, a couple of these spiders did fossilize, and the unique shape of their eye structures continue to reflect light — even in their petrified form. 

The reflective eye structure is called a tapetum, and it's often used by creatures who hunt in the dark.  Read more...

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This spider's eyes still glow, even though it died 110 million years ago This spider's eyes still glow, even though it died 110 million years ago Reviewed by mimisabreena on Monday, February 18, 2019 Rating: 5

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