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Barreleye fish

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Barreleye fish, as seen above, have incredible see-through tissue in their heads, which scientist posit are used to help refract more light around their eyes to improve vision.

For the first time, a large Pacific barreleye fish - complete with transparent head - has been caught on film by scientists using remotely operated vehicles at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The deep-sea fish's tubular eyes pivot under a clear dome.

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