Eyeye

An extreme evolutionary adaptation where 90% of the lifeform's body mass is dedicated to the ocular cavity. 1. Over-sized Eyeball: Deep-set rings in the lens suggest specialization for identifying its predators in low-light environments, long before they come into attack range. 2. Underdeveloped Fins: Incapable of fast movement, this species is vulnerable to agile predators at close range. Shark species may have evolved hunting techniques to close on the eyeye unseen from above, below or behind. This organism and the common peeper share a common evolutionary ancestor. While the eyeye has sacrificed maneuverability, it shares and enhances its cousin's powerful eyesight. The ancestral 'alpha peeper' may have been one of the first lifeforms on 4546B to develop eyesight, many millions of years ago. Assessment: Edible (low calorie count)