A creature glowing brighter than a glow stick! What is Vargula hilgendorfii?

Vargula hilgendorfii I came across this creature making sand glowing brighter than a glow stick! This magical phenomenon can be observed on a Japanese Island every summer. In this video we are going to explore the cause for this mysterious glow. The reaction of the molecule Luciferin, the enzyme Luciferase and oxygen emits light and are the cause of bioluminescence. Meet a creature that uses this reaction like almost no other.
#japan #biology #explore
Microscopes used:
Olympus CX43
Olympus BX53
Cameras:
Sony A 6400
Fuji XT4
Fuji XH2S
Canon R5
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[@frosch5801]

Wow! Interesting content, well narrated, and superb editing. Thank you for sharing your discoveries with us!

[@NomadicNostoc]

Thank you very much!

[@richardssmalldiscoveries5768]

Interesting and nicely done!

[@NomadicNostoc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anxiouscucumber9]

So beautiful! 💗

[@giacomorinaldi8803]

They look so cute too

[@addiegraves3]

This video is fantastic, I never knew these creatures existed ❤️😀

[@zes3813]

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[@NomadicNostoc]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@evalynalarte7225]

I hope you create more videos. :)

[@NomadicNostoc]

That's the plan!

[@Muonium1]

I would love to culture these at home but I fear it would be vastly more elaborate and difficult than with the simple dino cultures.