Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies

Published 4 Jul 2018, 12:22 BST

Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies

Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies

A variety of animals produce bioluminescent light, creating signals that can be used for mating and communication.

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