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Alaskan pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Marine environments; possible use of bioluminescence as a defensive mechanism to confuse predators.
Bolitaenidae (Paper bubble squid)
Deep sea environments; uses bioluminescence potentially for predation and counter-illumination.
Pterois (Lionfish)
Marine environments; possible reasons for bioluminescence include prey attraction and communication.
Bobtail squid (Euprymna scolopes)
Marine environments; camouflage from predators by counter-illumination.
Crystal jelly (Aequorea victoria)
Marine environments; may be used for attracting prey or confusing predators.
Giant red mysid (Gnathophausia ingens)
Deep sea environments; bioluminescence utilized for predator avoidance and potentially mating signals.
Panellus stipticus (Bitter oyster mushroom)
Terrestrial environments, on wood; bioluminescence of unknown purpose, possibly to attract insects for spore dispersal.
Comb jelly (Ctenophora)
Marine environments; bioluminescence used as a defense mechanism to startle predators.
Firefly (Lampyridae)
Terrestrial environments; used for mating signals and to deter predators.
Railroad worm (Phrixothrix hirtus)
Terrestrial environments; males use bioluminescence to attract females, while larvae use it to deter predators.
Sea firefly (Vargula hilgendorfii)
Marine environments, specifically sandy shallow waters; uses bioluminescence for feeding and mating.
Bermuda fireworm (Odontosyllis enopla)
Marine environments, specifically coral reefs; uses bioluminescence for mating rituals.
Cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis)
Marine environments; bioluminescence provides camouflage and may help in attracting prey.
Mushroom coral (Actinodiscus)
Marine environments; purpose of bioluminescence potentially for attracting symbiotic algae or defense.
Glow-worm (Arachnocampa luminosa)
Caves and forest environments; used to attract prey into sticky threads.
Dinoflagellates (Pyrocystis fusiformis)
Marine environments; used mainly for predator evasion.
Terrestrial glowworm (Lamprohiza splendidula)
Terrestrial environments, often in grasslands; used to attract mates and warn off predators.
Vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
Deep sea environments; bioluminescence used for disorientation of predators and communication.
Hawaiian bobtail squid (Euprymna scolopes)
Marine environments; used for counter-illumination to avoid predation.
Atolla Jellyfish (Atolla wyvillei)
Deep sea environments; bioluminescence possible for predator confusion or signaling distress.
Deep-sea dragonfish (Stomiidae)
Deep sea environments; bioluminescence used for prey attraction and communication.
Sea pen (Pennatulacea)
Marine environments; may use bioluminescence for defense or deterring predators.
Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)
Deep sea environments; used for luring prey with a luminescent tip on its protruding esca.
Flashlight fish (Anomalopidae)
Marine environments; used mainly for communication and attracting prey.
Milky seas bacterium (Vibrio harveyi)
Marine environments; likely used for quorum sensing and communication between bacteria.
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