10+ Unbelievable Fish that Glow in The Dark
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The phenomenon of a being glowing in the dark is known as
bioluminescence
. It is when a living thing produces light inside itself, either through
enzymes
or other chemical reactions.
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Let's see, 10+ unbelievable fish that
glow
in the dark.
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VIPERFISH
Scientific Name:
Chauliodus sp.
Size: Up to 30 centimeters Location: Tropical and temperate waters at depths up to 9,000 feet
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LANTERNFISH
Scientific Name:
Family Myctophidae
Size: 2-30 centimeters Location: South Africa, the sub-Antarctic, and the Gulf of Oman
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FLASHLIGHT FISH
Scientific Name:
Anomalops katoptron
Size: Up to 35 centimeters Location: Pacific Ocean
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Deep Sea Anglerfish
Scientific Name:
Ceratioidei sp.
Size: 1-7 inches Location: Western Europe, eastern North America, Africa, East Asia
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Midshipman Fish
Scientific Name:
Porichthys sp.
Size: 25-38 centimeters Location: Eastern Pacific Ocean, Alaska, Magdalena Bay
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