Looking closely at the eye of this Crocodile Fish, I noticed an overgrowth. When I read more about it later, I learned that these are called lappets, which break the reflective surface of the eye and help the fish blend in better with its surroundings. Without them, it would be easier for its predators to spot it.

Pitter Patterns

by Dheeraj M Nanda

Looking closely at the eye of this Crocodile Fish, I noticed an overgrowth. When I read more about it later, I learned that these are called lappets, which break the reflective surface of the eye and help the fish blend in better with its surroundings. Without them, it would be easier for its predators to spot it.