Animating the Sea: Motion, Light and Eyes

Faculty: Ruth Hayes, M.F.A., and Pauline Yu, Ph.D.

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Major Senses

Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis)

By: Matthew Price The short-beaked common dolphins are known by their scientific name as Delphinus delphis. Their taxonomic classifications are the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Cetacea, family Delphinidae, genus Delphinus, and species Delphis.  This particular breed of common… Continue Reading →

The Barreleye Fish (Macropinna microstoma)

When living in a world of complete darkness, it’s crucial to develop a way to detect one’s surroundings in order to survive. Having the ability to find light in such an environment would be an advantage over an abundance of… Continue Reading →

The Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontdactylus scyllarus)

A vibrantly beautiful, and voracious visual predator, the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontdactylus scyllarus) strikes both fear and admiration into the hearts of those who may happen upon one. Appearing at first to be psychedelic lobsters equipped with boxing gloves, peacock… Continue Reading →

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