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The light in sea squirts comes from luminescent bacteria that live symbiotically in little chambers with transparent walls.

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Sea squirts can glow due to bioluminescence, a chemical reaction within their bodies that produces light. This bioluminescence can serve various functions for sea squirts, such as attracting prey, deterring predators, or communicating with each other.

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