#twinkletwinkle

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The dollar hatchetfish (Sternoptyx diaphana) is about the size of a quarter. These tiny magicians can be found between 400 and 3,675 meters deep (1,312 to 12,057 feet). Light-producing organs in rows along their bellies help these little fish perform a deep-sea disappearing act. ⁠ ⁠ Known as counterillumination, this adaptation allows the fish to match the daylight filtering from surface waters above and effectively hides the animal from predators that may be lurking below. Each species has a unique pattern of lights, and individuals can adapt their lights to whatever color is filtering down from the light above.

But hoping to post more updates on a couple of my current comic projects, with WIPs and relatively longer ramblings!

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Twinkle, twinkle little jelly....⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ MBARI researchers have found that three quarters of the animals in Monterey Bay waters between the surface and 4,000 meters deep can produce their own light. Most jellies exhibit bright green or blue bioluminescence. . In some species like this medusa Atolla, waves of light pinwheels spread along its body’s surface. As you enjoy the twinkling christmas lights around you, think about how the deep sea is alive with twinkling lights. Video by Steve Haddock. . Reposted from @mbari_news . . . . . . . . . . .⠀⠀ #twinkletwinkle #christmaslights #bioluminescent #bioluminescence #atolla #jelly #jellyfish #oceanlife #sealife #glowing #glowingjellies #MBARI #marinebiology https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQ4FMmBwJQ/?igshid=107phu0enkvdr

-- Emily