Their bioluminescence could be defensive. They themselves developed a countermeasure for blocking the light emitted from luminescent prey they ingest.
It seems that emitting light when eaten is a final defense to attract the attention of your consumer's predators to protect others members of your species from a similar fate.
Awesome. Good luck. Unfortunately I'm no longer in PDX or I'd be there. I always wanted a "hacking dojo" -- a sacred place to think and create with other in flow, together. Shower before entering, robes and laptops only :)
It seems that emitting light when eaten is a final defense to attract the attention of your consumer's predators to protect others members of your species from a similar fate.
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