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Watasenia scintillans | Firefly Squid

This is a firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans). This deepwater species ascends to relatively shallow water for reproduction purposes. Sometimes, as is pictured here, individuals appear to become disoriented, repeatedly hitting the substrate for no apparent reason. This species is known for its bioluminescence.

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Cephalopod Firefly Squid Animalia Mollusca Cephalopoda Oegopsida Enoploteuthidae Watasenia scintillans Bioluminescence Deep Ocean Deepwater Backlighting Pacific Japan Sea of Japan Toyama Prefecture
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This is a firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans). This deepwater species ascends to relatively shallow water for reproduction purposes. Sometimes, as is pictured here, individuals appear to become disoriented, repeatedly hitting the substrate for no apparent reason. This species is known for its bioluminescence.
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