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Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It is a form of | [[Image:Ht bioluminescence ll 120322 wmain.jpg|frame|right]]Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living [[organism|organism]]. It is a form of [[chemiluminescence|chemiluminescence]]. Bioluminescence occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some [[fungi|fungi]], [[microorganism|microorganisms]] including some bioluminescent [[bacteria|bacteria]] and terrestrial [[invertebrates|invertebrates]] such as fireflies. | ||
Bioluminescence is a "cold light." Cold light means less than 20% of the light generates thermal radiation, or heat. | Bioluminescence is a "cold light." Cold light means less than 20% of the light generates thermal radiation, or heat. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 3 December 2015
Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It is a form of chemiluminescence. Bioluminescence occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms including some bioluminescent bacteria and terrestrial invertebrates such as fireflies.
Bioluminescence is a "cold light." Cold light means less than 20% of the light generates thermal radiation, or heat.