Glowing jellyfish mainly refers to fluorescent jellyfish (Jellyfish), some of which have the ability to emit light. Fluorescent jellyfish emit light using a chemical reaction called bioluminescence, which produces light through oxidase, luciferin, and oxygen molecules.
Here are some common glowing jellyfish and their glowing characteristics:
Fluorescent jellyfish (Aequorea victoria): This jellyfish produces luciferin, a protein that emits blue-green light. Fluorescein is widely used as a label in biological and biomedical research.
Flame jellyfish (Cyanea capillata): This jellyfish's tentacles and edges emit a faint blue glow. They usually live in the deep waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
Firefly jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca): This jellyfish has glowing organs around its tentacles and mouth that emit blue or green light.
Fantasy jellyfish (Atolla wyvillei): This jellyfish glows when preyed upon or disturbed, possibly as a defense mechanism to attract larger animals to predators.
The ability of fluorescent jellyfish to glow plays an important role in marine ecosystems and is sometimes used as a means of attracting prey or defending against predators. They also often form one of the stunning sights in the ocean.
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