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Firefly Squid
Watasenia scintillans
The Firefly Squid is a small, bioluminescent cephalopod native to the deep waters of the western Pacific Ocean, particularly around Japan. This remarkable squid is famous for its ability to emit dazzling blue light from thousands of photophores covering its body, creating mesmer…
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- The Firefly Squid’s bioluminescent displays are so bright that they can sometimes be seen from the surface, lighting up entire sections of coastline during their spawning season.
- The Firefly Squid can control the intensity and pattern of its bioluminescence, which is used for communication, camouflage, and attracting mates. Its light shows are so famous that night-time viewing festivals are held in Toyama Bay, Japan. Unlike many squids, it has eyes adapted to both deep and shallow water vision.
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