Most ocean animals produce their own light or host bacteria that do—a useful skill for communication, finding prey, camouflage, and more.
The mysteries of why and how many animals in the deep sea emit light, known as bioluminescence, continue to puzzle scientists studying the evolution of this natural glow.
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