17. Bioluminescence
from Everything Is Interesting -With Keera & Kira
Its December, the world is cold and dark. Luckily the world glows bright with the magic of bioluminescent organisms! Fireflies, squid, mushrooms, and bacteria generate their own light for the purposes of luring prey, attracting mates, and even blending in with their environments. Follow Keera and Kira on a magical journey to discover: What’s special about a bioluminescent animal’s body An exotic Brazilian mushroom that glows in the dark, and how scientists discovered its purpose What happens when scientists inject genes for glowing proteins into traditionally non-glowy organisms
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