I cannot tell you the exact scientific or chemical explination but i can say that the bioluminescence is due to the reactions and adaptations of the lantern fishses' surroundings and enviornment.
they're called "lantern' fish so they pretty much do produce their own light
Dwarf lantern sharks use their stomach, which the fish is able to light up, to attract prey. This is how this shark got its name; 'dwarf', for its size, and 'lantern' for its stomach.
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Some breeds of Angler Fish have a bulb that sticks out in front of there heads that produces light.
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The thing is, even if Lantern fish have a light bulb thing to attract dinner, they don't see. They have adapted to living in complete darkness and have become a nocturnal fish. (I know that doesn't sound right, but it is.)
Horned lantern fish was created in 1932.
Lantern fish and angler fish differ in physical characteristics and hunting strategies. Lantern fish are small and have bioluminescent organs for camouflage and communication, while angler fish are larger and have a bioluminescent lure to attract prey. Lantern fish are fast swimmers and hunt in schools, while angler fish are slow and use their lure to ambush prey.
A "Lantern" Fish lives in the Midnight Zone of the Ocean.