#periphylla

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The Blue Planet - Episode 5: The Deep

Above are some of the amazing creatures found in the depths of the ocean. Most of these exhibit a phenomenon called bioluminescence.  Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. The light can either exist in an organ in the organism, or be produced by symbiotic bacteria within light-emitting cells called photophores. Bioluminescence is created by a chemical reaction when a substance called luciferin is oxidized. When the light is released, the luciferin becomes inactive until it is replaced by the animal. Bioluminescence has many purposes such as, attracting mates and prey, communication and defense.

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Punshukunshu – Rushing Headlong - Rushing Headlong

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(Periphylla)

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by Tsung yen Wu

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look at this 

 periphylla periphylla is my favorite jellyfish ever UGH

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deep sea jellyfish Periphylla

Image Credits: Geiranger and Fjord via Wikimedia Commons; savethehighseas.org