Why this deep-sea squid detaches flashing arms

This squid leaves a flashing piece of itself behind

When threatened, the deep-sea squid Octopoteuthis deletron can break off glowing parts of its arms. The pieces keep moving and flashing after they separate, distracting the predator while the squid escapes.

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