bioluminescence
Another interesting feature of many cnidarians is the ability to produce light. The production of light by living things is called bioluminescence. A more familiar example of bioluminescence is the light produced by fireflies. In cnidarians, bioluminescence may be used to startle predators or to attract prey or mates. Watch this short video to see an amazing light show put on by a jellyfish at the Monterey Aquarium in Monterey, California: https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=kdufLq2P1Ag .