Glow, Little Octopus

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Scientists discovered that the deep-sea octopus Stauroteuthis syrtensis has bioluminescent suckers that emit blue-green light. The glow may attract small crustaceans that serve as prey in the dark ocean environment. Its light-producing ability appears closely linked to its feeding strategy.

Image: Stauroteuthis, Vampyroteuthis, PD.

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