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Deep Sea Creatures Exhibit Bioluminescence | Blue Planet | BBC Earth

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  1. 0:05 Even in the dark zone, there is some light.
  2. 0:09 Turn off the submersible headlights and you see a pyrotechnic display outside.
  3. 0:17 These lights are created by animals.
  4. 0:20 This is bioluminescence.
  5. 0:25 A deep sea anglerfish flashes in the darkness.
  6. 0:32 The light is generated by bacteria that live permanently inside the lure, which attracts prey to these murderous teeth.
  7. 0:43 There are all sorts of lures out in the darkness.
  8. 0:55 Come into my mouth, little fish.
  9. 1:03 And what is the purpose of this lure suspended on a long rod way below its owner's terrifying set of teeth?
  10. 1:14 It's difficult to be sure, but then this monster does have another giant flashing lure much closer to its
  11. 1:21 mouth. These fish are called anglers because they use their lures in
  12. 1:33 much the same way as fly fishermen use their imitation flies.
  13. 1:43 For a hunting squid with huge eyes, this glimmer is intriguing.
  14. 1:53 It might just be food.
  15. 2:03 A satisfying meal for a fish with a highly extendable stomach.

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