Why do dragonflies have big eyes?
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Answer: To catch prey while flying
To catch prey while flying ✓ — Correct! Dragonflies catch insects mid-flight and need exceptional vision. Their compound eyes have 30,000 lenses and can see nearly 360 degrees. They spot prey from 40 feet away!
To find water easily — Wrong. While dragonflies live near water, their big eyes evolved for hunting flying insects, not finding ponds.
Big eyes scare predators — Wrong. Dragonflies' eyes aren't for intimidation. They're precision hunting tools for catching fast-moving prey.
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