Criaturas misteriosas

Stunning photographs of the most mysterious creatures of the deep sea and an exploration of the fascinating scientific basis of bioluminescence and fluorescence. In the depths of the ocean, a wide variety of creatures, including jellyfish, corals, shrimp, sharks, squid, lanternfish, anglerfish, ostracods, and arrow worms, use multicolored lights to defend themselves, attract prey or mates, and communicate. This book presents an exciting new perspective on the mysterious environment that, although it occupies 99 percent of Earth's habitable space, remains hidden from the casual observer. Two of the world's leading researchers explore the nature of underwater light and the diverse manifestations of transparency, pigmentation, iridescence, bioluminescence, and fluorescence. Drawing on the latest research, they examine the necessity and potential functions of light and color displays among marine species. Each luminescent wonder is described with informative texts and colorfully represented with extraordinary photographs.