Question #149820. Asked by
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Last updated Sep 17 2023.
Originally posted Sep 17 2023 6:56 PM.
Researchers have discovered that three deep-sea shark species — the kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), the blackbelly lanternshark (Etmopterus lucifer), and the southern lanternshark (Etmopterus granulosus) — all have bioluminescent properties.
The kitefin shark, which glows blue, is the largest known vertebrate to emit bioluminescence.
Further research is needed to fully understand how and why these sharks emit light.
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