bioluminescence

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/ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ English

Definitions

noun

The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

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Synonyms

firefly biophosphorescence bioillumination bioluminance biofluorescence biolasing autobioluminescence photogenesis biophoton biolaser photocyte counterillumination bioelectricity photostimulation photobiosynthesis photobiology

Associated

luciferin chemiluminescence luminescent luminescence vibrio operon fluorescence jellyfish glow circadian plankton

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