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NEW DELHI: A study published by marine biologists specializing in deep-sea habitats have shed new light on the mysterious phenomenon of bioluminescence. Their research reveals that at least 94 different organisms possess the ability to produce their own light through internal chemical reactions.
Despite its widespread occurrence, the origins and original function of bioluminescence remains unknown.
The by Danielle DeLeo focuses on octocorals, which are soft-bodied corals like sea fans with tree-like structures found in oceans worldwide. This comprises approximately 3,500 species, with many exhibiting bioluminescent capabilities.
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