ANIMALS - Rich world of fish biofluorescence illiuminated

Scientists have released the first report of widespread biofluorescence in fishes, identifying more than 180 species that glow in a wide range of colors and patterns. The research shows that biofluorescence -- a phenomenon by which organisms absorb light, transform it, and eject it as a different color -- is common and variable among marine fish species, indicating its potential use in communication and mating ...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109004259.ht