The gray four-eyed opossum and the Orinoco four-eyed opossum both have markings that resemble four eyes.
Here's a breakdown of why this is a bit of a trick question:
- Actual Eyes: Animals typically have two functional eyes.
- "Four-Eyed" Appearance: Some animals have markings that look like extra eyes. These markings are usually for defense, to confuse predators.
Examples:
- Four-Eyed Opossums: The Philander opossum species, including the gray four-eyed opossum (Philander opossum) and the Orinoco four-eyed opossum (P. deltae), have light-colored spots above their real eyes. These spots resemble a second set of eyes.
- Other Animals: Some fish and insects also have evolved similar markings.
Therefore, while no animal literally has four functional eyes, some have markings that give the appearance of having four eyes. The most well-known example is the four-eyed opossum.
