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bioluminescence

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bioluminescence [bi″o-loo″mĭ-nes´ens]
the production of light by chemicals (as in fireflies) occurring in living cells.
bioluminescence,
n light produced by living organisms, such as fireflies, some bacteria, and some deep-sea fish, via chemical reactions. Most cells have low-level bioluminescence.
bioluminescence
chemoluminescence occurring in living cells.
bioluminescence 
Emission of light by living organisms, e.g. firefly, certain fungi, etc. See luminescence.
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Research conducted by Scripps marine biologists Dimitri Deheyn and Michael Latz reveals that marine fireworms use bioluminescence to attract suitors in an undersea mating ritual.
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