depth perception
noun
: the ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances
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The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, a strategy suited to an ambush predator waiting motionless beneath cover.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, giving this small predator an edge in sensing the distance to passing prey.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The robot can even measure depth perception to create extremely precise measurements.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, giving this small predator an edge in sensing the distance to passing prey.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The robot can even measure depth perception to create extremely precise measurements.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Depth perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20perception. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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