Nov 2, 2024, 10:56 PM IST

7 animals that glow in dark

Pavan Naidu

Anglerfish: This deep-sea fish has a lure on its head that attracts prey and mates. The lure is filled with bacteria that allows the fish to make its own light.

Fireflies: Fireflies have light-generating structures in their abdomens that produce light when luciferin reacts with oxygen. 

Jellyfish: More than half of all jellyfish species can produce some kind of bioluminescence to deter predators. 

Firefly squid: These small squids, found in the waters around Japan, use their glowing ability to camouflage. 

Lanternfish: These deep-sea sharks are able to bioluminesce.

Black dragonfish: These scaleless fish with sharp teeth are found in deep sea habitats. They have specialized organs called photophores that produce light.

Comb jellies: Most species of comb jelly can glow in the dark, usually in response to some kind of disturbance. 

This information is not DNA’s opinion but obtained from media reports.