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Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that produces light. It is produced by bacteria, dinoflagellates, ctenophores, jellyfish, fish, squid, and other marine organisms. There are two main types: intrinsic bioluminescence, which organisms produce themselves; and bacterial bioluminescence, which results from a symbiotic relationship between organisms and bioluminescent bacteria. Some squid use a "blink and run" method of bioluminescence to startle and confuse predators. Countershading provides camouflage, wi

Author
Alex Tishchenko
Language
EN