NIGHT LIGHTS
CONTENTS
WHAT MAKES THEM GLOW?
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
OFFENSIVE USES
ATTRACTING MATES
What really makes these organisms glow in the dark explain here pg. 5-10
Every organism needs food and water. Check out how they capture prey pg. 15-18
How each organism uses the glow as a defensive mechanism pg. 11-14
Mating and Signals pg. 15-24
WHAT MAKES THEM GLOW?
Subterranean twinkling stars, these ghost-like lifeforms scuttle at the deepest areas of the ocean. They also are a marvel and childhood memory of barbecue and summer squirt gun fights. Bioluminescence and over complicated word for it “glows�. 2,000 meters separate 90 percent of discovered marine life from these creatures equipped to combat things that go bump in the night. The sea is not the only place theses glowing creatures exist. On land various fungal families, arthropods such as the scorpion and firefly, and bacteria/ micro-organisms. Bioluminescent animals all have a various mechanism for deploying their fantastic glowing displays.
On land various fungal families, arthropods such as the scorpio and firefly, and bacteria/micro-organisms Bioluminescent animals all have a various mechanism for deploying their fantastic glowing displays. What makes the Bioluminescent organisms tick? Well, organisms like fish, invertebrates like jellyfish, squid, and fungi all contain the enzyme luciferase. What makes the Bioluminescent organisms tick? Well, organisms like fish, invertebrates like jellyfish, squid, and fungi all contain the enzyme luciferase. “Glow-in-the-dark organisms use variations on a chemical reaction that involves at least three ingredients: an enzyme called luciferase, which helps oxygen bind to an organic molecule (the third ingredient), called luciferin. The high-energy molecule created by the reaction releases energy in the form of light.� 1
DEFENSIVE TACTICS Like many deep-sea squids, the vampire squid lacks ink sacs. (Squid that lives near the ocean surface eject dark ink to leave their predators in the dark.) Instead, the vampire squid ejects sticky bioluminescent mucus, which can startle, confuse, and delay predators, allowing the squid to escape.2 Milky Seas, Red tide, and glowing oceans and beaches are caused by dinoflagellates. The Milky sea is caused by dinoflagellates( a type of plankton) being disturbed causing them to glow. Red tides although they have a negative connotation only one type of the algal bloom is poisonous to varying marine life. K. Brevis binds to and continuously activates nerve cells. Red tides are also made up of the plankton aforementioned. These red tide algal blooms glow when disturbed as well.
On the defensive these glowing organisms use as a warning to dissuade predators. Also, using a glowing part as a distraction to escape, counter illumination which is the use of a creature using light to match their surroundings. One of many other uses it is also used to startle other organisms trying to prey on these glowing organisms.
OFFENSIVE USES
Like many deep-sea squids, the vampire squid lacks ink sacs. (Squid that lives near the ocean surface eject dark ink to leave their predators in the dark.) Instead, the vampire squid ejects sticky bioluminescent mucus, which can startle, confuse, and delay predators, allowing the squid to escape.2 Milky Seas, Red tide, and glowing oceans and beaches are caused by dinoflagellates. The Milky sea is caused by dinoflagellates( a type of plankton) being disturbed causing them to glow. Red tides although they have a negative connotation only one type of the algal bloom is poisonous to varying marine life. K. Brevis binds to and continuously activates nerve cells. Red tides are also made up of the plankton aforementioned. These red tide algal blooms glow when disturbed as well.
Bioluminescence has a varying amount of uses; Most of them and evolutionary advantage to surviving in the dark. The glow in the depths of the ocean proves it worth when used offensively. The bioluminescent property of these organisms can be used to stun prey with the bright light like a light grenade. The light can be used to light prey for an easy meal.
ATTRACTION & MATING The deeper portions of the oceans are so dark barely if any light pass through the waters depth. So how are there still so many fish. Bioluminescence is used in attracting a mate. Think about how a peacock uses its bright plumage to attract a mate. In the deep see these organisms use light to locate mates and use a light display to attract a mate as well. The best example are fireflies which use the glow they emit to attract mates.
IMPOSTERS Imposters exist that glow but the process of glowing than those organisms that contain luciferase.Invertebrates like coral absorb the ultraviolet radiation from the sun and emit a different wavelength which can be seen under alternate light sources. Butterflies also have this characteristic but, like the coral, butterflies only have fluorescent pigments in their wings that also glow under alternate light sources.
Milky Seas, Red tide, and glowing oceans and beaches are caused by dinoflagellates. The Milky sea is caused by dinoflagellates( a type of plankton) being disturbed causing them to glow. Red tides although they have a negative connotation only one type of the algal bloom is poisonous to varying marine life. K. Brevis binds to and continuously activates nerve cells. Red tides are also made up of the plankton aforementioned. These red tide algal blooms glow when disturbed as well. Despite their delightful glow these bioluminescent organisms have truly learned to adapt to their environments and thrive. Defense offense, attraction, and toxin all protect these twinkling stars of the land and sea.
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