Noun
luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly)
Source: WordNetAequeora 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