Bioluminescence Definition

bīō-lo͝omə-nĕsəns
noun
The emission of visible light by certain living organisms, such as the firefly and various fish, marine invertebrates, fungi, and bacteria. Bioluminescence is caused by chemical reactions.
American Heritage
The production of light by living organisms, as by fireflies or many deep-water cephalopods.
Webster's New World
Such light.
Webster's New World

(biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

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