Vocabulary
Animals
Uses
Random
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Bioluminescence
The biochemical emission of light by living organisms such as fireflies and deep-sea fishes.
100
Produce bright flashes or mimics thousands of glowing particles to confuse or startle predators.
Jellyfish
100
Lantern-fish
Attract small fish to feed on.
100
Glow to mate.
Fireflies
200
Phytoplankton
Plankton consisting of microscopic plants.
200
Uses photo-bacterium as a lure.
Angler-fish
200
Jellyfish
Confuse and startle predators.
200
Found exclusively in the mountainous regions of California. Releases toxic cyanide from tiny pores.
Glowing Millipedes
300
Luciferins
Any of various organic substances in luminescent organisms (such as fireflies) that upon oxidation produce a virtually heat less light.
300
Photophore produce light to attract smaller fish to feed on.
Lantern-Fish
300
Caridean Shrimp
Vomits glowing goo to distract predators.
300
Mimics the coloring of a Toxic Beetle.
Glowing Cockroach
400
Luciferase
An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin
400
Uses bioluminescent rings to attract mates.
Blue Ringed Octopus
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400
Blue Ringed Octopus
Attracts mates with glowing rings.
400
Bioluminescent larva that look like a caterpillar.
Railroad Worms
500
Chemiluminescence
The emission of light during a chemical reaction that does not produce significant quantities of heat.
500
Spews light as a defense mechanism.
Caridean Shrimp
500
Hatchetfishes
Use photophores to camouflage themselves from below.
500
Bioluminesent Algae that glows a bright blue when stimulated.
Phytoplankton
