Bioluminescence in Plankton and Nekton
http://www.isbc.unibo.it/Files/BC_PlanktonNekton.htm

Peter J. Herring, E.A. Widder, International Society for Bioluminescence and Chemilumenescence


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This article features an excerpt about bioluminescence from the Encyclopedia of Ocean Science. It includes an introduction to bioluminescence and the biochemistry behind it, information about bioluminescent organisms – including a table of typical genera and their type of luminescence, a discussion of measurement and applications of bioluminescence, and resources for further reading.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology, Diversity
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), General Public, High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Ocean Environments: Surface Waters, Deep Waters, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Coastal and Estuarine
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology