Bioluminescence
http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/B/Bioluminescence.html

John W. Kimball, Kimball's Biology Pages


This Bioluminescence webpage is an entry in Kimball's online biology textbook. It discusses the ability of living things to emit light, the various molecules involved, how fireflies control their flashing, and bioluminescence in marine organisms.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Water Column, Biology:Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology:Symbiotic Relations
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Ocean Environments: Deep Waters, Surface Waters
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology