Bioluminescence by Nicanor Zaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps en-us 2024-08-14 17:56:46 UTC 2024-09-27 17:51:09 UTC hello@padlet.com What is it? nicanorzaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3075824302 Bioluminescence is the production of light by some living things.

]]> 2024-08-14 18:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3075824302 Railroad worms nicanorzaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3076917613 These glowing worms live in dark, damp caves and forests. Their bright lights act as a warning to predators: that they are toxic and to stay away.

]]> 2024-08-15 18:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3076917613 Fungi nicanorzaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3076932988 How do glowing fungi produce light?

The glowing fungi make light because of a chemical reaction in their bodies.

Bioluminescence helps them to reproduce.

]]> 2024-08-15 18:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3076932988 Fireflies nicanorzaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3083406892 These insects are perhaps the most famous glowing animals. It's not unusual to see them in the forest. They produce light to attract a mate.

]]> 2024-08-21 18:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3083406892 Anglerfish nicanorzaidman https://padlet.com/nicanorzaidman/5gmus301fzb6e8ps/wish/3083435626 Only female anglerfish can produce light. It hangs from the top of her head and she uses it to attract prey.

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