What do many animals in the deep ocean make for themselves?
Light
The answer was Light. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.
Know someone who'd pause on this one? Send them the question.
Try today's live question, or browse previous answers when you want another quick dive.
Like this answer? Get tomorrow's question around 8 AM.
Many deep-ocean animals are bioluminescent, meaning they can produce light through chemical reactions.
NOAA estimates about 80 percent of animals between 200 and 1,000 meters in the pelagic ocean are bioluminescent.
A good question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.
- Electricity - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Light - correct answer.
- Fresh water - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Oxygen - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
Light is the one to remember. Many deep-ocean animals are bioluminescent, meaning they can produce light through chemical reactions. Bioluminescence can help animals find food, communicate, or avoid predators.
We may earn a commission.
Sources: NOAA Ocean Exploration