Animals with more than two eyes are relatively rare in the animal kingdom.
Most animals have two eyes, which provide them with binocular vision for depth perception. However, there are a few exceptions, and some animals have more than two eyes. Here are some examples:
Jumping Spider: Some jumping spiders have four pairs of eyes, which give them excellent vision and help them stalk and pounce on prey.
Scorpions: Scorpions typically have multiple pairs of simple eyes on their head, helping them detect movement and light in their surroundings.
Horseshoe Crab: Horseshoe crabs have both compound and simple eyes on their carapace, which assist them in finding mates and navigating in shallow waters.
Chitons: Chitons are marine mollusks with numerous tiny, simple eyes embedded in their shell plates, aiding in detecting predators and food.
Box Jellyfish: Some species of box jellyfish have multiple eyes around their bell, allowing them to sense light and potentially avoid threats.
Mantis Shrimp: Mantis shrimps have highly complex eyes with multiple segments, enabling them to see polarized light, detect prey, and avoid predators.
Some Flatworms (Planarians): Certain species of flatworms have simple eyespots that can sense the direction of light, helping them navigate.
Some Insects (e.g., Scutigera coleoptrata, the house centipede): Some insects have multiple pairs of simple eyes, with some on their head and body segments, which contribute to their overall awareness of their environment.