Some species of fish, like Anglerfish, use bioluminescence to lure prey. Others, like Squid, use it defensively with sudden flashes to confuse predators. In the deep sea, Lanternfish use bioluminescence to communicate and possibly to identify their other Lanternfish.

2025年2月8日 · A large proportion of the floating, transparent siphonophores and the feathery, bottom-dwelling sea pens are luminous. Many of the hydroids and jellyfish are also luminous.

2024年12月3日 · Anglerfish are among the ocean’s most bizarre creatures. This group of deep-sea dwellers are best known for the bioluminescent lures dangling from their foreheads to attract predators, but they...

Most deep-sea animals produce some bioluminescent light, but the phenomenon isn’t relegated to the deep: one of the most common sightings occurs at the surface of the ocean. Many small planktonic surface dwellers—such as single-celled dinoflagellates—are bioluminescent.

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2022年1月27日 · One bottom-dweller called the stoplight loosejaw dragonfish uses biofluorescence to alter bioluminescent blue light into red, which acts like a flashlight that most of its prey are physically...

2024年4月23日 · From microorganisms that turn shoreline waves electric blue at night to anglerfish deep down who use glowing lures to entice prey, a varied array of marine creatures emit light in a natural...

While only a few land dwellers, like fireflies and some fungi, can make their own light, bioluminescence is very common in the deep sea. Bacteria, jellyfish, starfish, clams, worms, crustaceans, squid, fish, and sharks are just some of the groups of marine animals that have bioluminescent members.

What sets the flashlight fish apart from their deep-sea companions is their possession of luminescent organs, a feature typically reserved for creatures that dwell in the abyssal depths of the ocean. Indeed, the flashlight fish stands as a rare exception among non-deep-sea species, defying conventional expectations and providing an intriguing ...

2014年12月23日 · Bioluminescence has lots of uses, from attracting mates and luring prey to warning off predators and even mimicking other creatures. So without further ado, here are five of our favourite bioluminescent beasties to brighten up your day!