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These Rare Mushrooms Can Glow In the Dark

In fact, there are over 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms, out of 14,000 species of mushrooms discovered to date. Table of contents How do mushrooms glow? Why do mushrooms glow? Where can I find bioluminescent mushrooms? What mushrooms are bioluminescent? Gallery How do mushrooms glow?

9 Magical Firefly Viewing Locations Around the World

For many, spending an evening in the presence of these bioluminescent creatures and watching them dance and flash in intricate patterns is a cherished summer tradition.

These Photos Are REAL? Yep, They Sure Are!

Bioluminescent Plankton, Maldives Source 19. Waves, by Wilma Hurskainen Source H/T: boredpanda.com All of These Photos Are 100% Real! beautiful, photography, amazing photos, artistic photos No images will bend and bamboozle your mind as much as these 19, completely real photos.

20 Jaw-Dropping Wildlife Photos That Should Be Framed

From a flamingo framed against a setting sun to a crab covered in bioluminescence, these stunning photos truly deserve to be framed. Related: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 Winners in 15 Pics 1. 

Street Artist Turns Abandoned Buildings into Art Galleries

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In Pictures - 2024 Science Photography Contest Winners

Related: Award-Winning Nature Photos That Left Us Amazed (15 Pics) This year’s winners and finalists include glowing frogs perched on bioluminescent mushrooms and rare red handfish embryos photographed with striking precision.

Beauty Can Be Found In Anything - 18 Fascinating Photos

Bioluminescent Phytoplankton is a type of glowing plankton (photo taken in the Persian Gulf) Image Source: Instagram 5. An albino peacock in Malaysia Image Source: Reddit 6. Sendai Daikannon is one of the tallest statues in the world. It is located in Sendai, Japan. Image Source: Instagram 7.

These Deep Sea Fish Are Way Too Weird For Words...

This bioluminescent shark has rows of neatly-arranged serrated teeth, and preys on dolphins, big fish, and even the occasional whale. They attack their prey by latching onto them, before repeatedly biting out cookie-sized chunks of flesh. Ouch! 4.

The 10 Largest Organisms in the World May Surprise You

It also possesses bioluminescent qualities, making it glow at night like a plant from an alien world. The Largest Organisms in the World nature, animals, plants, science, largest, Organisms These 10 organisms are the record holders for size among their kind.

11 Incredible Animals with Even More Incredible Abilities!

Cardinal Fish can spit "fire" Source Cardinal Fish eat mainly zooplankton, but when they eat Ostracods (a type of zooplankton), the tiny creatures begin to flash their bioluminescence, making the cardinalfish more visible.

Fifteen Extraordinary Fungi You Never Knew About!

Panellus stipticus is one of several dozen species of fungi that are bioluminescent. Strains from eastern North America are typically bioluminescent, but those from the Pacific regions of North America and from other continents are not.

10 Amazing Facts of Nature that Are Too Weird to Believe

This bioluminescence is present in fungi that grow on decaying wood. We do not fully understand the function of this glow, though some posit that it serves to attract insects so that the fungus can spread its spores.

The Most Frightening and Bizarre Creatures of the Ocean

Many creatures in the bathyal zone of the sea are blind as sunlight barely penetrates that deep into the water, and the only other light comes from marine life that has developed bioluminescence as a way to attract prey or protection.

These Natural Wonders Are Too Strange For Words

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand Bioluminescence is the ability of living organisms to illuminate themselves in the darkness. It's actually possible to take a ride through the cave system that these famous glowworms live in.

15 Photos That’ll Make You Want to Book a Trip to Japan!

Bioluminescent Firefly Squid Illuminate The Toyama Bay Toyama Bay is spectacular at any time, but when the Firefly Squid illuminate the bay it turns into a magical spot.

10 Perfect Destinations for a Romantic Getaway

The water in this bay is said to be bioluminescent, a natural phenomenon that involves certain organisms lighting up and creating a magical effect that can be seen clearly throughout the night. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this bay is officially the brightest in the world.

2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners - 20 Photos

Plants and Fungi Highly Commended: 'Mushroom Magic' by Juergen Freund Image Source: Juergen Freund/ Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photographer's note: Bioluminescent ghost fungus growing on a dead tree. Scientists aren't sure why these fungi have this curious property of glowing in the dark.

Secrets of the Underground: 14 Captivating Caves

Visitors can glide through the cave on a boat, experiencing the surreal beauty created by these tiny bioluminescent creatures, making it one of the country’s most mesmerizing natural wonders. 2. 

11 of the Most Affordable Beach Vacations Around the World

From snorkeling in bioluminescent waters to spotting bats in subterranean lakes, adventure opportunities are endless. The best part is that you can easily manage your expenses, with tours averaging $30 and bike rentals starting at just $1 per hour. 10.

Turns Out Jellyfish Are Quite Amazing Creatures...

Lower right: Operation Deep Scope NOAA: Eye-in-the-Sea Bioluminescence — The deep-sea Scyphozoan jellyfish, Atolla wyvillei, as seen under white light. A beautifully fluorescent jellyfish in an aquarium in Connecticut. A swarm of sea nettles ( Chrysaora Fuscescens ). A beautiful way to get stung.