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WONDERFUL CREATURES

LUMINESCENT UNDER-

WATER CREATURES

Many underwater creatures, like the ones shown in
the pictures, possess systems as fireflies do for pro-
ducing light. They generally use their light to stupefy

or frighten their enemies. Almost all of them have

series of cells along their backs like the seams of a
fabric and these cells can produce light. Now let's
have a look at the general characteristics of these

creatures.

One of these species is an animal that looks like a

jellyfish. They generally feed on small marine ani-
mals and plants that are invisible to the naked eye.

Some seize their prey by use of their sticky tentac-

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