Definition of bioluminescence Bioluminescence
bi•o•lu•mi•nes•cence
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What does bioluminescence mean?
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NounPlural: bioluminescences |
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| bioluminescence - luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly) | ||
| luminescence light from nonthermal sources | ||
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bioluminescence
The production of light of various colors by living organisms, e.g. some bacteria and fungi, glow-worms and many marine animals).
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- Bioluminescence is the form of light made when living creatures use oxygen to produce light. Most of these creatures live deep underwater, for example Anglerfish, Jellyfish and Viperfish. Some creatures which create bioluminsence on land include Foxfire, fireflies and Will-O'-the-Wisps.
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🔤- bioluminescence, noun, singular of bioluminescences.
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