The high degree of development of eyes in the family Alciopidae is related to
A)their need to detect predators in adjacent soil.
B)the large size of their prey.
C)the active movement of their prey.
D)the different wavelengths of light,the absorption of which varies according to the depth of the water.
E)their tube-dwelling existence.

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The development of eyes in Alciopidae is related to the different wavelengths of light, which are absorbed differently at varying depths of water. This enables them to detect prey at different depths in the water.

The High Degree of Development of Eyes in the Family