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Magical images never seen before in jellyfish
Floating gently through the ocean like a feather, jellyfish are bioluminescent. Their tentacles are also a defense mechanism, capable of stinging potential threats.
Bioluminescent
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Oceanography
The first group of animals on Earth to glow
Bioluminescence, the ability of organisms to produce light through chemical reactions, may have appeared 540 million years ago in deep-sea corals.
Environment
Beautiful 'Galaxy' in the sandstone canyon in the US
Visitors will enjoy the wonderful light show of tiny larvae when coming to Dismals Canyon (Alabama state). This amazing phenomenon only happens twice a year.
Biology
Scientists create plants that glow thanks to the mushroom's genes
A new technique unravels plant activity and can be used to uniquely decorate homes.
Oceanography
These sharks have a unique ability to glow green
Deep ocean bottom exists some species of shark that are able to turn the blue light of the ocean into a bright green color that only sharks can see; however, the way the…
Oceanography
Bizarre creatures glow in the night drifting to Australian beaches
Animal experts later confirmed that it was a rare species of a species of shark. They often eat small fish, live on the ocean floor.
Oceanography
The past shows the special hunting style of the 'ghost fish' on the ocean floor!
To hunt, pelicans eels use bioluminescent substances in the tail to create pink
Oceanography
The ocean will become a strange world every night
Blue light waves, synchronized breeding corals, directional positioning with stars etc. are strange phenomena that can only be witnessed after dark.
Oceanography
Discovered a new species of
American scientists discovered new squid fish, a rare creature often called the ocean monster, living in very dark waters and scary shapes.
Oceanography
Why is the night sea glimmering with strange lights?
Perhaps the most common thing you know about a vacation on the islands is the stagnation of time, cocktails and delight in swimming.
Biology
The most exotic mushrooms in the world
Dog hole mushroom shaped like octopus, mushroom glowing green in the dark or mushroom teeth bleed are strange mushrooms in the world.
Biology
Decode luminescent characteristics of mushrooms
Bioluminescence can help fungi attract prey and spread spores in the natural environment.
Biology
Detecting night glowing mushrooms in Brazil
Researchers at San Francisco State University, USA, have found bioluminescent fungi that have never been seen since 1840.
Animal world
Strange characteristics of snails
Many snails can light themselves to threaten their enemies, shooting venom into prey or releasing bubbles when moving.
Environment
Marvel at the exotic blue shores of China
The coast of Dalian City, China on 9 May emitted strange blue light, sparkling like a river.