Which communication enhancement occurs when plankton generate bioluminescence?

💡 Explanation

The 'burglar alarm' effect is activated because bioluminescence startles zooplankton predators, creating a visible signal attracting larger predators to protect the plankton; therefore, visibility enhances predator avoidance, rather than reduces mate selection under dark conditions or depletes oxygen.

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