Bioluminescence Collection

Picture No. 11676238
Branching Frogspawn Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan. This form of bioluminescence is used as counter illumination camouflage

Glowworms
5307457 Glowworms.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting glowworms. Glowworm is the common name for various groups of insect larvae and adult larviform females that glow through bioluminescence)

Bioluminescent pyrosome, Pyrosoma atlantium (Phosphoric pyrosoma, Pyrosoma phosphorescens)
FLO4681322 Bioluminescent pyrosome, Pyrosoma atlantium (Phosphoric pyrosoma, Pyrosoma phosphorescens). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Glowworms
5307455 Glowworms.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting glowworms. Glowworm is the common name for various groups of insect larvae and adult larviform females that glow through bioluminescence)

Cosmic Ink
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Cosmic Ink
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starry jellyfish (Black Version)
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starry jellyfish (Black Version)
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Starry Jellyfish
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Star Inker
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Bioluminescent Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), St. Vincent, Eastern Caribbean

Picture No. 12479375
Hawaiian bobtail squid, Euprymna scolopes, in Date:

Bioluminescent Sea-fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) producing a bright blue light. The light is produced by mixing two chemicals together in the presence of oxygen

Bioluminescent Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva attached to the cave roof with silk threads, Glowworm cave near Waitomo Cave, near Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand, July

Click beetle (Pyrophorus sp) showing orange bioluminescence, Costa Rica

Glow worm (Lampyris noctiluca) climbing on stem of grass, with tail emitting bioluminescence, England, UK, July

Lanternfish (Lepidophanes guentheri) - deepsea species showing bioluminescence

Deep sea Anglerfish female with lure {Himantolophus sp} Atlantic ocean

Crystal jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) in deep water, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany. July

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails in woodland at night, multiple exposure. The Netherlands. June

Firefly (Lamprohiza splendidula) light trails of males in forest, Bavaria, Germany. July

Fireflies (Luciola parvula himebotaru) flashing at night for courtship and reproduction. Gifu, Japan. Composite image

Composite image of Fireflies synchronize display just after first shower of monsoon, on moonless night. India

Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp. ) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo
Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp.) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Purple stinger (Pelagia noctiluca), Hawaii

Lanternfish (Lepidophanes guentheri) - deepsea species showing bioluminescence

Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata) in flight at night, endemic species, Yaku-shima UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kagoshima, Japan, May

Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Australia
Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Green glow of bioluminescence in sea water and clear night sky. Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Luminous, glowing light tracks from male Fireflies (Lamprohiza splendidula) in the forest at dusk, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. July

Glow Worm, female glowing at night, Hessen, Germany

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Burning open dump. An extensive body of scientific research has documented the dangers smoke from th Date: 27-Nov-18

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Golden Retriever, shaking off water after being bathed in a watering tank. Were once bred for the ph Date: 27-Nov-18

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Chilean tarantula, Grammostola porteri, walking of a human arm. It is one of the species of tarantul Date: 27-Nov-18

Bioluminescent pyrosome, Pyrosoma atlanticum (Phosphoric pyrosoma, Pyrosoma phosphorescens). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Marine creatures that shine in the dark (colour litho)
6000085 Marine creatures that shine in the dark (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marine creatures that shine in the dark)

A Sea Illuminated By Living Nightlights, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

A blue light fluorescence photo of Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis). The blue light source excites the fluorescent pigments in the anemones, which emit light of other colours

Murrays abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus murrayi) Atlantic ocean. A deep-sea fish with bioluminescent lure used to attract prey

Artists impression of deep sea scene with luminous fishes, 1903. Some of the creatures shown here were brought up in the dredges during the French oceanographical expeditions of the Travailleur

Picture No. 11676267
Soft Coral / Pulsing Coral / Pumping Coral / Waving Hand Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

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Both of these Pantropical spotted dolphins, Stenella attenuata, have wounds on inflicted at night from a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis

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"Nature's Light Show: Exploring the Enchanting World of Bioluminescence" Step into a mesmerizing realm where darkness comes alive with ethereal glows and captivating displays. Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon that illuminates our oceans, forests, and caves, unveils its enchanting secrets in this breathtaking collection of images. Picture No. 11676238 takes us to Moonta Bay in South Australia's Southern Ocean, where the Southern Dumpling Squid reigns supreme. Its luminescent light organ, fueled by light-emitting bacteria, creates a stunning spectacle against the backdrop of shimmering waters. In Monterey Bay Aquarium - California - USA (Crystal Jelly), Picture No. 12479375 transports us to an otherworldly scene as bioluminescent Sea-fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) cast a radiant blue glow beneath the waves. Their luminosity adds an element of magic to the depths below. Venturing further east to Toyama Bay in Japan is where we encounter another marvel – Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans). These tiny creatures emit light from their photophores, transforming the ocean into a celestial dance floor. Delving deep underground reveals yet another facet of bioluminescence's allure. In New Zealand's caves resides Arachnocampa luminosa – Bioluminescent Fungus gnat larvae suspended from cave roofs like twinkling stars on a moonless night. Costa Rica presents Pyrophorus sp. , or Click beetle showcasing vibrant orange bioluminescence. A testament to nature's creativity and diversity as these beetles illuminate their surroundings with striking radiance. Lampyris noctiluca or Glow worm leads us back above ground as it gracefully climbs along grass stems while emitting its own gentle bioluminescent glow—a true marvel hidden within nature's tapestry.