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> searchlights or even lasers Think about the return on investment on these: how much energy to grow and power vs. the improved food gathering. Also: would thi
by falsedan 10y ago
> searchlights or even lasers
Think about the return on investment on these: how much energy to grow and power vs. the improved food gathering. Also: would this make the creatures easier to find by predators?
Galagos developed large eyes rather than sonar, true. I refer you to my other comment:
> Perhaps eyes convey a general advantage, regardless of how you find food?
- logicallee 10y agoI think we can all agree that my point is made, and it's easy to imagine sentient extraterrestrials without photoreceptors.