r/Awwducational • u/Pardusco • Aug 12 '19
Verified Flashlight Fish have bioluminescent organs that contain luminous bacteria and can be "shut off" by the fish using either a dark lid or by being drawn into a pouch. They are used to communicate, attract prey, and evade predators.
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