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Golden sweeper fish steals its bioluminescence from prey
Researchers say the Pacific golden sweeper cannot make its own luciferase and instead acquires the light-producing protein from tiny crustaceans it eats.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers say the fish lacks the luciferase gene needed to make its own light.
- Whole-genome sequencing found no evidence of horizontal gene transfer.
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