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emerged during the production process. All luminescent creatures are evi-
dence of Allah's artistry in excellent creation. Allah shows us the evidence of
His eternal knowledge, intelligence and power in the creatures He creates.
He also reminds mankind that no matter how hard man tries, he cannot
bring the flawless mechanisms in nature into existence unless our Lord so
wills.
LUMINESCENT
UNDERWATER CREATURES
Many underwater creatures, like the ones shown in the pictures, possess sys-
tems as fireflies do for producing light. They generally use their light to stu-
pefy or frighten their enemies. Almost all of them have series of cells along
their backs like the seams of a fabric and these cells can produce light. Now
let's have a look at the general characteristics of these creatures.
One of these species is an animal that looks like a jelly-
fish. They generally feed on small marine animals
and plants that are invisible to the naked eye.
Some seize their prey by use of their sticky tenta-
cles, which move in water like a fishing line.
Members of another species have such large
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