bioluminescence

Noun

Meaning

luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dawn phosphorescence daylight illumination gleam fata morgana brilliance luminescence wisp ignis fatuus fluorescence candlelight firelight aurora borealis bioluminescent
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Antonyms

darkness veil of shadows veil of darkness

Hypernyms

luminescence

Related terms

bioluminescent bioluminesce bioluminescently

Examples

Aequeora and Renilla are just two of many species of sea creatures that exhibit the phenomenon of bioluminescence. Source: Internet

And scientists are now attempting to sequence the genomes that make up bioluminescence to give humans a more natural way of lighting cities and urban areas. Source: Internet

As I alluded to above: that is an endoscopic view to show off the bioluminescence. Source: Internet

It is not certain whether bioluminescence is actually of epithelial origin or if it is a bacterial production. Source: Internet

Notable occurrences * Lingulodinium polyedrum produces brilliant displays of bioluminescence in warm coastal waters. Source: Internet

Theoretically, some fish eyes can detect light as deep as 1000 m. At these depths of the aphotic zone, the only sources of light are organisms themselves, giving off light through chemical reactions in a process called bioluminescence. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

biolubrication bioluminance bioluminesce bioluminescent bioluminescently bioluminometer