Deep Sea Lights

What deep-sea organisms are capable of bioluminescence, and how does this ability benefit these organisms?

Deep-sea organisms that are capable are the Anglerfish, and it uses it to lure prey, and micro organisms use it to signal distress.  Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living animal.  It's a form of chemiuminescence.  It benefits deep sea organisms for many different reasons.  For some creatures, if an animal is in trouble, it will draw attention to them so that another fish can come save them.  Another example is for luring prey in.

The organism I chose is the Anglerfish.  The fish is named for its characteristic mode of predation, where a glow shows from the head to lure other fish in.  They are members of the Lophiiformes.  The Angler fish might possibly be the ugliest creature on the planet.  There are more than 200 species of Angler Fish, and they live in the murky depths of the Atlantic and Antarctic Oceans.  Only females wear a piece of dorsal spine that protrudes above their mouths like a fishing pole.  The lure is of luminescences.  The Angler Fish uses its bioluminescences to lure in other fish as prey so that it can survive.

1. First exhibit i stopped at was the penguins. I saw them swimming around and some standing on the rocks. I also saw one of the rockhopper penguins trying to sing or make noise but it couldn't. It reminded me of happy feet of that one guy who had to learn to sing. It was cute. Next i walked up the ramp to the top of the tank and saw all the fish swimming around in circles. I saw he sea turtle laying down for like 10 minutes to take a nap i think. I also saw a school of fish who just swim around and around all day and night. Then i went to touch the starfish who just laid around and let me pet it. Lastly i went to the stingray and shark petting tank and i didn't touch a shark but i touched a lot of the stingrays and they were soft and slimy and gave me high fives.

2. Marine conservation is very important. The workers tried their best to explain how important it is. They want to make sure that they keep the animals as wild as possible. Like in the sea lion tank they have toys for the sea lions own entertainment but they don't domesticate them by putting on shows and making them play with them on their noses and stuff. Another part of marine conservation was the man groves. they are special to the animals and building seaside hotels and things are ruining habitats and things.

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the field trip made me realize that every animal is different. They feel different and act different and they have different ways of defense