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this is an adaptive feature employed in a region of dim light
countershading
bioluminescence allows animals to
camflouge
this adaptation helps fish see better in dim light and have better depth perception
Tubular eyes
this deepwater fish has a huge mouth that can engulf prey as large as the predator
gulper eel
A region of the ocean between 150 and 450 meters deep where there is not enough light to power photosynthesis
disphotic zone or twilight zone
in what scenario does bioluminesence play an important role?
mating
The light coming from these help locate prey in the dark
bioluminescent lures
this animal attracts prey with bioluminescent lure
angler fish
a specialized organ in some organisms that provide bioluminescences
photophores
the bacteria that causes bioluminescence and the host have what type of relationship
Mutualistic
this feature works as a camoflouge and contributes to the countershading in the twilight zone.
Bioluminescence
this animal has luminescent organs arranged in rows
pacific viperfish
a protein called luciferin is combined with oxygen in the presence of an enzyme is called-
ATP or luciferase
some species can control the flow of bioluminescence by altering what?
the flow of oxygenated blood to the region where the bacteria resides
the teeth of a male angler fish allow it to attach itself to the female to do what
mate
The males of this species have bioluminescent spots on the tail
Lantern fish
is a fleshy projection on the head of some fishes that may fulfill a sensory role or function as a lure
Barbel
bioluminescent lures help fish-
attract it's prey
For protection, this animal releases a substance that produces flashes of light similar to fireworks
Scarlet-colored opossum shrimp
this fish has a silvery underside and a dark dorsum
Hatchet fish