Many deep sea creatures are bioluminescent. However, before documenting the luminescence of the kitefin shark, Dalatias licha, there has never been a nearly six-foot long luminous vertebrate creature. In a recent study, Mallefet and colleagues examined three species of sharks: Dalatias licha, Etmopterous lucifer, and Emopterus granulosus and documented their luminescence for the first time. These bioluminescent sharks are the largest bioluminescent creatures known.
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Underwater Light Shows: TED talk from Edith Widder
Here at Promega, we are fascinated by bioluminescence. Today we share a video of a TED talk given by Edith Widder about the amazing world of underwater luminescent organisms. Enjoy the show. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDkSDPgrtjs&w=560&h=315]