Dec. 9, 2015

SUFB 068: Deep Sea Animal Uses Red Light to Lure Fish to Their Death

SUFB 068: Deep Sea Animal Uses Red Light to Lure Fish to Their Death

The Deep Sea Relative of the jellyfish, Eranna, uses a red bioluminescent light to attract fish into their stinging tentacles. The animal's use of red light in the deep sea is important because researchers have assumed deep sea animals cannot sea red...

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The Deep Sea Relative of the jellyfish, Eranna, uses a red bioluminescent light to attract fish into their stinging tentacles. The animal's use of red light in the deep sea is important because researchers have assumed deep sea animals cannot sea red light. Researchers assume fish are lured to the deep sea by this red light in hopes of food and meet their fate instead.Shop for the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdfShow Notes:http://www.speakupforblue.com/session68