Overview
The production and emission of light by a living organism. This natural phenomenon is widespread in marine environments and among certain insects and fungi, providing insights into ecological interactions, genetic mechanisms, and inspiring biotechnological applications.
Current status
Bioluminescence is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 20, 03:02 PM.
Recent events
A team used a UV camera to observe trees glowing during thunderstorms for the first time.
Mar 11, 11:30 AM · Unusual Natural Phenomena Discoveries
The novel observation captured trees emitting light in the ultraviolet spectrum, a phenomenon previously undocumented during electrical storms.