Bioluminescence

First Bioluminescent Click Beetle Species Discovered in Asia
The first click beetle with a luminous organ has been discovered in a subtropical region in southwest China. (2019-07-27)

Glowing Sea Turtle is First Known Biofluorescent Reptile
A glowing sea turtle discovered by scientists near the Solomon Islands is the first known biofluorescent reptile. (2015-09-29)

Glasshead Barreleye Fish Has Previously Unknown Type of Eye With Two Retinas
The glasshead barreleye fish has a previously unknown type of eye with two retinas. (2014-03-21)

Scientists in Uruguay Create First Glow in the Dark Sheep
Little Bo Peep would never have lost this flock. (2013-04-30)

Deep-sea Shrimp Spews Bioluminescent Vomit to Escape Predators
Parapandalus is a deep-sea shrimp that is capable of spewing a bioluminescent fluid to escape predators. (2012-10-16)

Study Finds Deep-sea Crabs Locate Food With Ultraviolet Vision
Researchers have discovered that some deep-sea crabs use ultraviolet vision to find food. (2012-09-06)

Deep-sea Octopus Squid Leaves Its Arms Behind as Escape Tactic
Stephanie Bush, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rhode Island, observed a never-before-seen defensive strategy used by a small species of deep-sea squid in which the animal counter-attacks a predator and then leaves the tips of its arms attached to the predator as a distraction. (2012-08-04)

Bioluminescent Millipede, Which Oozes Cyanide, Uses Green Glow to Warn Off Predators
A University of Arizona-led research team has discovered that bioluminescent millipedes use their glow as a warning signal to nocturnal predators. (2011-09-26)

Researchers Find Synchronous Flashing Helps Female Fireflies Recognize Suitable Mates
In some firefly species the bioluminescent flashing between males occurs synchronically. (2011-07-14)

Bioluminescent Fungus Rediscovered in Brazil
A bioluminescent fungus not seen since 1840 has been rediscovered. (2011-07-06)