Author: George Mapp, ESMN Volunteer

  • How Flounder Eyes Evolved

    How Flounder Eyes Evolved

    One of the earliest criticisms of the theory of evolution was about flatfish eyes – how could one eye migrate to the other side of the head?  Darwin tried to explain it, unconvincingly, and it’s still somewhat controversial.   Evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne brings us up to speed in a recent blog. If flounder eyes…