WHAT IS BIOLUMINESCENCE? by Federico Chennales

THE MEANING OF BIOLUMINESCENCE

federicochennales — 2024-08-14 18:13:48 UTC

Bioluminescence is the characteristic some living things have to produce light.

FUNGI

federicochennales — 2024-08-14 18:52:34 UTC

Some mushrooms glow. Their glow attracts insects and these insects help them to reproduce.

FIREFLIES

federicochennales — 2024-08-14 18:56:08 UTC

Fireflies light up their abdomens to communicate with other fireflies and to attract a mate.

ANGLERFISH

federicochennales — 2024-08-15 17:53:13 UTC

The female anglerfish is not cute but she is cool. She has a light that hangs from the top of her head that she uses to attract prey. The female anglerfish is the only one that makes light.

JELLYFISH

federicochennales — 2024-08-15 18:10:26 UTC

Jellyfish glow in the dark in many different colors such as green, blue, and purple. They use bioluminescence as self-defense against predators.

SQUID

federicochennales — 2024-08-15 18:29:43 UTC

Firefly squid live in the waters of Japan. They use their glowing ability to hide from predators.

RAILROAD WORMS

federicochennales — 2024-08-21 18:00:50 UTC

They glow in the dark. Their bright lights act as a warning to predators.