The collection of discussions reveals a high level of interest and engagement, with posters sharing resources and hypothesizing about the flashlight fish’s behavioral mechanisms. Words like 'unusual species,' 'experiments,' and 'hypotheses' show a tone of curiosity and scientific inquiry, which contributes to the overall positive and investigative nature of the responses.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most posts acknowledge the significance of the bioluminescent behavior and show support or agreement with the findings, such as referencing the species and its unique light-producing organs.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with multiple posts sharing additional resources, studies, and hypotheses about the species' behavior, indicating strong engagement with the topic.
EngagementHigh engagement
Several contributions go beyond simple acknowledgment, referencing studies, sharing related experiments, and speculating on the purposes of bioluminescence, reflecting deep engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
Although the discussions are enthusiastic, the impact score reflects that the conversation is mainly academic and exploratory, with some suggestions of practical implications but limited broad influence.
Abstract in brief
The flashlight fish Anomalops katoptron uses its bioluminescent light to detect prey in dark environments, with its blink patterns changing based on the presence of prey and day/night conditions.
During the night, these fish display high blinking rates to probably attract or scan for prey, but when prey is detected, their blinking slows down significantly, especially during the day when they stay in caves.
Interestingly, fish with non-functional light organs behave similarly to luminescent ones in terms of blink patterns, suggesting that external light conditions influence blinking behavior more than the fish’s own bioluminescence.]
Flashlight fish of the species Anomalops katoptron have a luminescent organ below their eyes which is filled with luminescent bacteria and the obstruction of which appears like blinking
https://t.co/eON8RshJ0d
https://t.co/yOzLr9AmvI
May 4, 2022 · 109 likes · 43 shares · 68,983 followersView post →
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c0nc0rdance
@c0nc0rdance · X
Some additional resources & studies on this unusual species and their flashlight eyes.
https://t.co/nT41yPttTn
https://t.co/Ip88H99Ega
https://t.co/nKwJt2CYI5
Mar 18, 2023 · 92 likes · 4 shares · 9,802 followersView post →
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Mary WildBehav
@wildbehav · X
Y como siempre los papers por aquí:
#NingunHiloSinSuPaper
https://t.co/CEl1NwzZy2
https://t.co/SiafMaCFOp.
Aug 8, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 11,297 followersView post →
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Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X
@niltonleitejr Achei esse artigo sobre um experimento com eles em cativeiro. Eu acho que ambas as hipóteses, de comunicação e atração de presas, são boas.
https://t.co/y5TfU9IUZF.
Feb 23, 2022 · 5 likes · 90,777 followersView post →
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Maik Damm
@DammMaik · X
The lanterneye fishes (Anomalopidae) with bioluminescent under the eyes!
I think, there is not much more to say ...
Some literature:
1988 - https://t.co/0t6Qws7Sdq
2017 - https://t.co/Jl1Wqs79fW https://t.co/iXpePyhugf
Most animals on earth are bioluminescent, mainly in the ocean, and scientists are still unsure why. This study analyzes the distribution of bioluminescence among deep-sea organisms, revealing that 30-41% of benthic…
This video explores how the flashlight fish Anomalops katoptron detects blue bioluminescent light. Its visual system is specially adapted with rhodopsins sensitive to 490 nm wavelength, aiding in communication and…
Some additional resources & studies on this unusual species and their flashlight eyes.
https://t.co/nT41yPttTn
https://t.co/Ip88H99Ega
https://t.co/nKwJt2CYI5
Mar 18, 2023 · 92 likes · 4 shares · 9,802 followersView post →
Flashlight fish of the species Anomalops katoptron have a luminescent organ below their eyes which is filled with luminescent bacteria and the obstruction of which appears like blinking
https://t.co/eON8RshJ0d
https://t.co/yOzLr9AmvI
May 18, 2022 · 43 shares · 359 followersView post →
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@LaurelCoons · X
Light It Up:
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Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X
@niltonleitejr Achei esse artigo sobre um experimento com eles em cativeiro. Eu acho que ambas as hipóteses, de comunicação e atração de presas, são boas.
https://t.co/y5TfU9IUZF.
Feb 23, 2022 · 5 likes · 90,777 followersView post →
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Maik Damm
@DammMaik · X
The lanterneye fishes (Anomalopidae) with bioluminescent under the eyes!
I think, there is not much more to say ...
Some literature:
1988 - https://t.co/0t6Qws7Sdq
2017 - https://t.co/Jl1Wqs79fW https://t.co/iXpePyhugf
doi: 10.1007/s12520-017-0489-2 and Palaeoecology, eds D. M. Pearsall ... doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052146 species differences. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci ...
Light Production in the Luminous Fishes Photoblepharon and ...
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