TIL sperm whales seek out habitats with large communities of ... - Reddit
TIL sperm whales seek out habitats with large communities of bioluminescent plankton, which are not part of the whale's diet. As the plankton's predators (fish) approach the plankton, their …
Bioluminescence in the Ocean - Catalina Island Marine Institute
2020年4月21日 · Sperm whales are known to linger around places with lots of these bioluminescent organisms because their glowing alerts the whale that there is prey in the area. …
As an explanation to this extreme absolute eye size, we developed a theory for visual performance in aquatic habitats, leading to the conclusion that the huge eyes of giant and …
Bioluminescence - National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · Biologists think that some species of sharks and whales may take advantage of defensive bioluminescence, even though they are not bioluminescent themselves. A sperm …
A Unique Advantage for Giant Eyes in Giant Squid - ScienceDirect
2012年4月24日 · When sperm whales dive below 500 m in search of squid, they swim continuously [29] and will trigger bioluminescence in the small organisms they disturb [14], and …
Bioluminescence, Silent Language of the Sea - Observational …
2012年9月18日 · Some researchers even believe that large deep-sea predators like Sperm Whales and Megamouth Sharks collect symbiotic bio-illuminators around their white-fringed …
Allometry indicates giant eyes of giant squid are not exceptional
2013年2月18日 · Sperm whale detection by squid may involve form illumination because whales are thought to induce bioluminescence in particular in areas with high zooplankton density, …
Diet and mitochondrial DNA haplotype of a sperm whale
The hypothesized foraging strategy of sperm whales for bioluminescent squids may also explain the presence of the planktonic, bioluminescent, colonial tunicate, Pyrosoma atlanticum, in the …
Life of Pi - BUF
We meet a school of tuna and a shark in a photorealistic environment before witnessing the battle between a giant squid and a sperm whale – who transform into multiple animals from Earth …
The Mysteries of Bioluminescent Plankton – Oceanic Nomad
2023年11月4日 · Bioluminescent plankton, often referred to as “sea sparkles” or “fireflies of the sea,” are a fascinating natural phenomenon that has captivated scientists and enthusiasts …