About Melons and Their Eyes
Researchers at the University of California have discovered that melon fruit contains small, eye-like structures called ocelli.
The ocelli are tiny, pea-sized bumps on the surface of the melon. They serve a similar purpose to human eyes: they help the plant detect light and navigate its environment.
This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the complexity of plant anatomy. While most plants lack eyes, melons have evolved these structures as part of their survival strategy.
- Science Says: "Melons have eyes!"
- Date: April 2023
- Institution: University of California, Berkeley