Wow this is the most amazing picture I have seen in a while.
This is right up there in cool morphology along with these
See text for superfamilies
Nudibranchs (/ˈnjuːdɪbræŋk/) are a group of soft-bodied, marine gastropod molluscs which shed their shells after their larval stage. They are noted for their often extraordinary colours and striking forms, and they have been given colourful nicknames to match, such as "clown", "marigold", "splendid", "dancer", and "dragon". Currently, about 3,000 valid species of nudibranchs are known.
The word "nudibranch" comes from the Latin nudus "naked" and the Ancient Greek β...
and these
http://www.squid.tepapa.govt.nz/the-deep/article/bioluminescence-in-the-deep-ocean
and
Foxfire, also called fairy fire or chimpanzee fire, is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. The bluish-green glow is attributed to a luciferase, an oxidative enzyme, which emits light as it reacts with a luciferin. The phenomenon has been known since ancient times, with its source determined in 1823.
Foxfire is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. It occurs in a number of species, including Panellus stipticus, Om...
Omphalotus olearius, commonly known as the jack-o'-lantern mushroom, is a poisonous orange gilled mushroom that to an untrained eye appears similar to some chanterelles. It is notable for its bioluminescent properties. It is found in woodland areas in Europe, where it grows on decaying stumps, on buried roots or at the base of hardwood trees. It has also been reported from the Western Cape Province, South Africa. A similar, but phylogenetically distinct species found in eastern North America
Thank you for posting!
ETA: I forgot the bioluminescent fungi category. I have seen some of these in real life, including that “jack o’lantern” mushroom. Love those nighttime walks!
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Make sure you check out harp sponges and siphonophores as well!
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Incredible. Thanks for these.
I can’t believe I’ve never seen these things, nor come across a version of them in movies where the art directors were scrambling for an idea of “alien life form” or whatever.
The Crystalline Entity was a powerful, spaceborne creature characterized by a crystalline structure that resembled a large snowflake. It had warp speed travel capability, formidable size, and the ability to consume all life on a planet or starship....
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ETA: thank you note
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I guess I figured the separate x-ray sources would appear brighter than the background (which would still be bright but could be subtracted out).
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June 8, 2019, 7:57pm
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