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- 01A specialized organ behind each eye generates heat, warming the retina by up to 28°C above seawater.
- 02Warmer retinas process light signals faster, giving swordfish a crucial reaction-speed edge over cold-blooded prey.
- 03Swordfish can reach 60 mph, making the heated-eye system essential for tracking fast-moving targets in dim water.