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Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), a colonial filter feeding invertebrate
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Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), a colonial filter feeding invertebrate
Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), a colonial filter feeding invertebrate, fluoresce orange when photographed under deep blue light. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, June. Did you know? Lightbulb seasquirts are found around most of the UK coast and are so called because they appear to glow like a light bulb. 2020VISION Exhibition
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2020vision 2020vision Exhibition Atlantic Chordates Clavelina Lepadiformis Exhibition Invertebrates Patterns Picday Scotland Seas Temperate Yellow Tunicates
Shining Bright in the Deep Blue Sea - Meet the Light-bulb Sea Squirts!
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. In this photo print, we are introduced to the enchanting world of Clavelina lepadiformis, also known as light-bulb sea squirts. These colonial filter feeding invertebrates have a unique talent that sets them apart from their marine counterparts - they fluoresce orange when photographed under deep blue light! Taken off the stunning Shetland Islands in Scotland, UK, by talented photographer Alex Mustard during the 2020VISION Exhibition, this image showcases nature's incredible diversity and beauty. Did you know that these fascinating creatures can be found around most of the UK coast? Their nickname "light bulb" is well-deserved as they truly appear to glow like miniature lamps. As we gaze at this mesmerizing photograph, we are transported into an underwater wonderland filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The Atlantic backdrop adds depth and mystery to this already magical scene. Let us marvel at these charming tunicates as they gracefully float through temperate seas. With their striking yellow hue against a contrasting blue background, it's no wonder they steal our attention effortlessly. So next time you're exploring coastal waters or simply admiring nature's wonders, keep an eye out for these radiant light-bulb sea squirts! They remind us that even in the depths of our oceans lies extraordinary beauty waiting to be discovered.
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