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Bioluminescence is the emission of light during a chemiluminescence reaction by living organisms. [1] Bioluminescence occurs in diverse organisms ranging from marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms including some bioluminescent bacteria, dinoflagellates and terrestrial arthropods such as fireflies.
Scientists and bioluminescence enthusiasts have enjoyed a long streak of electrifying waves across Southern California. A specific type of algae bloom creates a bioluminescent effect, but catching ...
The host organisms provide these bacteria [clarification needed] a safe home and sufficient nutrition. In exchange, the hosts use the light produced by the bacteria for camouflage, prey and/or mate attraction. Bioluminescent bacteria have evolved symbiotic relationships with other organisms in which both participants benefit each other equally. [2]
Without notice, the waters off of California beaches will sometimes transform into a rusty-red color, driving surfers away. It's a massive, unpredictable bloom of single-celled, red plankton, and ...
A pungent, fishy odor has been wafting through the air by Los Angeles' shore this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae. What's causing the L.A. coastal stench? From ...
The Puerto Mosquito Bioluminescent Bay (Spanish: Bahía bioluminiscente de Puerto Mosquito), or Mosquito Bio Bay, is a bay in the island of Vieques famous for its bioluminescence produced by the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense, which glows blue when agitated.
The bioluminescence used for counter-illumination can be either autogenic (produced by the animal itself, as in pelagic cephalopods such as Vampyroteuthis, Stauroteuthis, and pelagic octopuses in the Bolitaenidae [10]) or bacteriogenic (produced by bacterial symbionts).
“Bioluminescence is relatively rare on land – fireflies or glow-in-the-dark mushrooms are some common examples – but it’s a staple in the ocean.”The video the aquarium posted shows the ...