Bioluminescence is light generated by a living organism and is especially common in the sea. From luminescent dinoflagellates that cause glowing waves on the beach to fish that wave glowing lures to attract and catch prey, bioluminescence plays many roles in the life of organisms.
Bioluminescence Basics
How the light is created and how different colors are produced
Bioluminescence in larger organisms
How the light is controlled; from glowing mucus to elaborate eye-like structures called photophores.
Bioluminescence in the Deep Sea
Bioluminescent applications
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Live Like Stars – The Interesting Phenomenon of Bioluminescence « A Bit of Stardust on 15 Nov 2009 at 9:48 am #
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