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The lanternfish gets its name from their ability to produce bioluminescent light from special cells called photophores, located in their head, belly, and tail. There are around 240 known species of lanternfish in the world’s oceans. They prefer to inhabit depths of up to 4,500 feet, where light is a […]

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