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The blind mole rat has a thin layer of skin covering its eyes, which is considered to be vestigial. There are also cavefish which have eyes that are vestigial.

(There are also other vestigial traits in other animals that do not burrow.)

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Eyes are often absent or reduced in animals living in burrows, as sight is less important in dark, underground environments. In some cases, animals may have vestigial eyes that are non-functional or reduced in size due to lack of use.

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