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  1. Bioluminescence - Wikipedia

    Bioluminescence occurs in multifarious organisms ranging from marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms including some bioluminescent …

  2. Bioluminescence | Causes, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 13, 2025 · bioluminescence, emission of light by an organism or by a laboratory biochemical system derived from an organism. It could be the ghostly glow of bacteria on decaying meat or …

  3. Bioluminescence - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Bioluminescence is light emitted by living things through chemical reactions in their bodies. Although most bioluminescent organisms live in the ocean, almost none are native to …

  4. Bioluminescence – Definition, Examples, Functions

    Nov 12, 2024 · Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms. This natural phenomenon results from biochemical reactions and occurs in a variety of organisms, …

  5. What is Bioluminescence? - American Oceans

    In the most basic sense, bioluminescence is the light emitted by a living organism through a chemical reaction happening in their bodies.

  6. What is bioluminescence? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

    Jun 16, 2024 · The light emitted by a bioluminescent organism is produced by energy released from chemical reactions occurring inside (or ejected by) the organism. If you’ve ever seen a …

  7. What is bioluminescence? It’s a living light - EarthSky

    Mar 17, 2023 · Bioluminescence is common in marine life, such as jellyfish, sharks, crustaceans and fish. However, it can occur on land too, in worms, fireflies and even plant life such as …

  8. The Amazing Biology of Bioluminescent Creatures

    Apr 19, 2025 · Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. Unlike reflected light, which bounces off surfaces, bioluminescent light is produced through …

  9. Bioluminescence Facts and Light Production in Multiple Species

    May 9, 2025 · Bioluminescence is a process in which living organisms produce light. The light often looks beautiful to humans and has an important function for its producer. Organisms use …

  10. What is Bioluminescence?

    Bioluminescent light, sometimes historically called “cold light,” is the result of a chemical reaction between molecules made by living creatures or made by the things those creatures have …