bioluminescent

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A few tropical species are even bioluminescent (glow in the dark)

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  • In species that are bioluminescent, special light-producing organs in the abdomen that contain "photocytes" - light-producing cells. —  A Passion for Nature
  • The spookfish looks for the bioluminescent light reflected by other animals. —  India eNews
  • A few tropical species are even bioluminescent (glow in the dark) —  CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]
  • Biological Lasers Theory (BLT) • (2) The "Biological Lasers" Theory (BLT) clarifies relationships between the physical body and its "wave" bioluminescent, the invisible electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • The ocean is dark at this level; the only glow is from bioluminescent animals. —  Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog
 

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