Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » bioluminescence
bioluminescence
(bī′ō lo̵̅o̅′mə nes′əns)
noun
- the production of light by living organisms, as by fireflies or many deep-water cephalopods
- such light
Related Forms:
- bioluminescent adjective
See bioluminescence in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Emission of visible light by living organisms such as the firefly and various fish, fungi, and bacteria.
Related Forms:
- biˌo·luˌmi·nesˈcent adjective
Learn more about bioluminescence
Related Articles
