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bioluminescence

 

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Noun bioluminescence has 1 sense
  1. bioluminescence - luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly)
    --1 is a kind of
    luminescence

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Bioluminescence

Description:

Bioluminescence refers to the production and emission of light by living organisms.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The deep ocean is teeming with bioluminescence, as many marine creatures utilize it as a means of communication and defense.

2. The firefly's bioluminescence creates a captivating display on summer nights.

As an adjective:

1. The bioluminescent jellyfish glowed brightly in the dark waters.

2. The bioluminescent algae painted the shoreline with an ethereal blue light.

As a verb:

1. The bacteria bioluminesced, revealing their presence under UV light.

2. The anglerfish bioluminesces to attract prey in the depths of the ocean.

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