Bioluminescent
Adjective
naturally producing light by organic means
Flashlight fishes are named for their large bioluminescent organs that are located beneath the eyes. The light they produce is used to attract prey, escape from predators, and to communicate!
Noun
complete, orderly, harmonious system
Amidst the darkness of the Caves of Waitomo, thousands of glowworms hang peacefully above, forming a magnificent bioluminescent cosmos.
Verb
send or spread out from a source
A group of bioluminescent fungi emanates a soft green glow when darkness falls.
Adjective
heavenly or spiritual
In the Australian summer of 2008/2009, an unusually high concentration of this bioluminescent microorganism, turned the water a bright, glowing, ethereal blue.
Noun
spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter
A group of bioluminescent fungi emanates a soft green glow when darkness falls.
Noun
part of a living form that is typically self-contained and performs a necessary function
Flashlight fishes are named for their large bioluminescent organs that are located beneath the eyes. The light they produce is used to attract prey, escape from predators, and to communicate!