The origin of blinking in both mudskippers and tetrapods is linked to life on land
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2220404120
Abstract: Significance Most tetrapods blink, closing their eyes periodically with eyelids or a nictitating membrane, and blinking is critical for maintaining eye health. In humans, for example, the inability to blink regularly can lead to vision… read more here.
Keywords: life land; origin blinking; mudskippers tetrapods; blinking mudskippers ... See more keywords