What causes Exophthalmos?

The most common cause of exophthalmos is Graves' disease, overactivity of the thyroid gland. The contents of the orbits swell due to inflammation, forcing the eyes forward. The inflammation affects...

Deposition of glycosaminoglycans and the resulting influx of water increase the orbital contents. This leads to the protrusion of the eyeball.

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The formation of numerous, closely spaced rills due to the uneven removal of surface soil by streamlets of running water. Also known as rilling; rill wash; rillwork.

Proximate: What triggered the immediate response of an animal? Ultimate: how did it benefit the species?