Cuttlefish have W-shaped pupils.
Why it is true
In bright light the pupil closes into a wavy W-shaped curve. Scientists think this shape balances the strong light coming from above with the dim light from below, helping the cuttlefish see the seabed and its prey better.
Source: Journal of Experimental Biology (Mäthger et al., 2013)
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