Eyes

Octofungi has eight eyes. These eyes are actually cadmium sulfide cells whose resistances vary inversely to the intensity of light striking them. The eyes are multiplexed through an analog to digital converter, which then feeds their signals to the brain. The eyes point up and out from the body, enabling Octofungi to see its surroundings. Unlike a human, Octofungi can see in all directions simultaneously due to the placement of its eyes. However, Octofungi is extremely myopic and can only see for about two feet. These eyes are the only sense that Octofungi possesses.

Interaction with Octofungi is achieved by changing the light hitting any eye. Usually, this is accomplished by waving one's hands over Octofungi's head, although people have done things like turning out lights, teaming up to cover all its eyes, and using a flashlight in a dark room.

Octofungi's current brain structure gives interesting results when Octofungi is left alone in a room with a window. As the sun moves across the sky, Octofungi will occasionally sit up to look at it, then sit down again. When night comes, Octofungi will go to sleep, although he will still stir occasionally. If someone comes into the room and turns on the lights, all of Octofungi's legs will extend fully.

Theoretically, Octofungi should be capable of distinguishing different people's movements from one another. See what's in store for information about new brain software that may make this possible.

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