The Sparkling Enope Squid aka The Firefly Squid
This amazing, glowing squid is found in the Western Pacific ocean near Japan.
This squid exhibits bio-luminescence, the production and emission of light produced by a living thing. At the end of each tiny little tentacle the squid has, there is a photophore that produces light.
When the squid "flashes" its light, tiny little fish swim towards it and the squid can easily feed on the fish.
They also use their lights to attract mates during the mating season.
This amazing, glowing squid is found in the Western Pacific ocean near Japan.
This squid exhibits bio-luminescence, the production and emission of light produced by a living thing. At the end of each tiny little tentacle the squid has, there is a photophore that produces light.
When the squid "flashes" its light, tiny little fish swim towards it and the squid can easily feed on the fish.
They also use their lights to attract mates during the mating season.
Millions of glowing squid come together to fertilize and to drop their eggs in the Toyama Bay, Japan. Photographer unknown
The sparkling enope squid measures about 3 inches long at maturity and dies after one year of life.
This squid is commercially fished in Japan...yummy! I've never eaten anything that glows before!
Source posted by Michelle
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