Most assume that Cyclopia is only associated with Mythology, often referring to Cyclopes in stories, but this is a real birth defect that is still found today. In this case, it's found in an albino, fetal dusky shark discovered within it's mother's womb caught off the Gulf of California. Experts affirm that this is real, after thoroughly examining the shark. This meant that if he'd been born it wouldn't have survived long. 'Less than 50 recorded examples have been found with this abnormality', says biologist Felipe Galván-Magaña.This cryptic creature has encouraged many mythical enthusiasts, spurring them into presenting their findings.
There is not always that much known about the causes of cyclopia.
One potential cause of cyclopia is a toxin found in the plant Veratrum Californicum. However it is common that it may occur 4 times in 1000 births.
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