By Gurpreet Singh | September 22, 2025
Living in the deep sea, the vampire squid uses glowing arm tips and bioluminescence to confuse predators and survive darkness.
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This tiny squid glows by hosting luminous bacteria, using the light to blend with moonlit waters and avoid lurking predators.
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Flashlight fishes are tiny fishes with glowing patches beneath their eyes, lighting up reefs like torches.
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These marine worms glow in synchrony during mating, creating a glowing dance under the sea.
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These tiny crustaceans flash brilliant blue light, then vanish instantly, creating a mesmerising disappearing act underwater.
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These fierce marsupials glow blue-green under UV light, a mysterious trait that may aid communication or camouflage.
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Glow-worms hang glowing silk threads to trap insects, turning caves into starry heavens.
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These glowing plankton make waves sparkle, creating magical blue seas at night.
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