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They would probably have to guess, but start here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves) > Many
by toenail 2y ago
They would probably have to guess, but start here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization_(waves)
> Many animals are capable of perceiving some of the components of the polarization of light, e.g., linear horizontally polarized light. This is generally used for navigational purposes, since the linear polarization of sky light is always perpendicular to the direction of the sun.
- andsoitis 2y agoI’m aware of that, thanks. What I meant is how does the worm change the mantis to have this perception when they previously didn’t.
- Ichthypresbyter 2y agoThey were already able to perceive polarized light [0], like many other arthropods, though AFAIK it's not clear what they normally use this perception for. [0]https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317167346_Head_tracking_response_in_Polyspilota_griffinii_demonstrates_polarisation_vision_in_a_praying_mantis_for_the_first_time https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317167346_Head_trac...