iluminating bioluminescence

Iluminating Bioluminescence

The Secrets behind the glowing phenomenon

The technical definition of bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organism through a chemical reaction.

FACTS

Bioluminescence is used by two main types of animals, deep sea fish and fireflies.
It is created when an animal creates a chemical reaction in its body to convert its chemical energy to electrical energy

The word Bioluminescence comes from the Greek word bios (living) and the Latin word lumen (light)

Video

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ADAPTATIONS/USES

Camoflauge
Communication
Attraction

Illumination
bioluminescent technology

Links (to find out more):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioluminescence

http://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/bioluminescence.htm

http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/biolumiscence.html