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new discovery
there is now bioluminescent coral. Here is a picture of bioluminescent coral.
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how does bioluminescence work?
Bioluminescence is a form of chemiluminescence (is the emission of light witch is a result of a chemical reaction). It occurs wildly in marine vertebrates and invertebrates as well as some fungi. In some animals, the light is produced by symbiotic organisims such as vibrio bactiria.
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PORTFOLIOWhy do animals produce bioluminescence?
animals produce bioluminescence because they need to protect themselves from predators. Some animals produce a glowing ink to scare away predators.
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pictures-bioluminescence
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