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Bioluminescence
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Bioluminescence Web Page 
 Includes recent research, answers to commonly held misconceptions about marine bioluminescence, photographs, a list of bioluminscent organisms, and information on the chemistry and physiology of this primarily marine phenomenon. From the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 18, 2004 Deep-Sea Jelly Uses Glowing Lures to Catch Fish
This July 2005 news release describes a recent discovery of "a new species of jelly [siphonophores, which are related to typical jellyfish] that attracts fish by wiggling hundreds of glowing red lures. This is the first time any marine invertebrate has been found to use a bioluminescent lure or to display red bioluminescence." Includes images and links to related information. From the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2005/lures.html Topics: Biology Last updated Jul 11, 2005 The Firefly Files
"This site contains information about Firefly (or Lightning Bug) biology. You will find answers to your questions about this amazing bioluminescent insect, references for further study, and activities for both kids and adults." Includes classification, habitat, behavior, and how to attract fireflies. Created by an entomologist. http://hymfiles.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/ Topics: Biology, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Jan 21, 2007 |
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