Bioluminescence ~ Dark Waters Marine Creatures

July 26, 2019 - alizul2

Bioluminescence in animals is one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena and may greatly delight the casual observer. 

However, the showy displays of light produced by the creatures themselves, or by luminous symbiotic microorganisms, serve a range of important purposes. 

Predatory anglerfish may use bioluminescence to lure victims, while other species glow in order to attract mates or distract enemies.

Bioluminescence naturally occurs in an array of aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates along with land invertebrate species, but human intervention has brought about some other less likely glowing candidates as well. 

Read on to discover 10 incredible glow-in-the-dark animals - and a few surprises to boot.

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