Animal News: Sharks Light Up In Neon Colors
By NationalGeographic.com // January 16, 2014
Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks (By NationalGeographic.com) |
In a recent study, researchers identified more than 180 species of marine fish that exhibit biofluorescence. |
See glowing stingrays, eels, and more. |
Researchers studying biofluorescent coral also discovered a shark that reflects certain light, along with a stingray, eel, and other fish. The study, published January 8, used special lighting and camera filters to identify more than 180 species of marine fishes that exhibit biofluorescence.
