Bioluminescence
What do you call it when a living thing makes light?
Bioluminescence
How many scorpions did we find tonight?
WOW!!
Which light form from an animal is your favourite?
Why?
What do you think is the best song for a dance party?
Woohoo!
Name one creature that creates its own light?
Jellyfish, fish, plankton, railroad worms, fireflies, etc
What is fluorescence?
When special light reflects off of something
Why?
Show us your best dance move!
WOW
What is one reason a creature may want to create light?
Can non-living things be fluorescent?
Yes! Example; rocks, mineral, glow in the dark clothing,
Name a non-animal that is bioluminescent
Mushrooms!
can you do the Macarena?
WOOAAH
What does the prefix Bio- mean?
Life!
What kind of light do we use to see fluorescence?
UV light/ black light or purple light
Where on Grand Cayman can we find bioluminescent creatures?
Bio-bay! or anywhere in the ocean
What's the best song ever made?
Discuss with a friend