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The Magic of Bioluminescence
Sharon Nix
December 02, 2023
As the sun dips below the horizon and the world is bathed in a cloak of twilight, there’s a certain kind of magic that begins to stir. It’s a spectacle that has enchanted humans for millennia – the ethereal glow of fireflies dancing in the dusk.
This is the magic of bioluminescence, a phenomenon that isn’t just fascinating, but also holds a wealth of survival knowledge if you know where to look.
Bioluminescence, in simple terms, is the ability of a living organism to produce and emit light.
This natural wonder is found in certain types of bacteria, fungi, insects like fireflies, and marine organisms such as jellyfish, squids, and even some species of fish.
Each of these organisms uses bioluminescence in unique ways, be it for attracting mates, luring prey, or warding off predators.
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