𝐧𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐬: carnivorous; exposed gills; clubbed-shaped rhinophores

𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 (𝐴𝑝𝑙𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑖𝑑𝑎): herbivorous; feeds on seaweed; less colourful

𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬 (clade Gymnosomata): foot developed into wing-like flaps; mostly transparent

𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐬: feed on algae; sequesters chloroplast for photosynthesis

Original paper: Schwarze, F. W. M. R., et al. (2024). Taming the Production of Bioluminescent Wood Using the White Rot Fungus Desarmillaria Tabescens. Advanced Science. doi: doi.org/10.1002/advs....

That looks about right, especially considering its cosmopolitan distribution. Thanks!!

I’m allergic to cuteness 🥹

Will it affect the effectiveness of the drugs?

Two extra facts because they’re just too cool! 1️⃣ Their blue side is also thought to protect them from UV light. 2️⃣ They feed on siphonophores (relatives of hydra and jellyfish) but store their prey’s stings (nematocysts) for its own defence against predators 🤯

Yeah! I think it is, or at least was, being studied to see if it can be used as a natural blue food dye.

That looks adorable and amazing at the same time!! Thank you for sharing!

Unfortunately we don’t know! I found one source that says someone ate it and was “fine”, but it’s purely anecdotal.
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We actually don’t know! But a lot of species from the same genus (Entoloma) are poisonous

I just made up the challenge on random - feel free to use the hashtag and start your own!! :)