1. Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence
Tatiana Spanu

2. The Deep Sea Anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsoni)
Fireflies (Photinus pyralis)
The Deep Sea Anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsoni)
developed symbiotic relationships with bioluminescent bacteria

3. Hawaiian Bobtail Squid
The squid collects bacteria from its environment very shortly after it is born.
The bacteria settle in the light organ of the squid, which produces a controlled bioluminescence while the squid hunts at night.
Hawaiian Bobtail Squid
(Euprymna scolopes)

4. Alarm jellyfish (Atolla wyvillei)
use their bioluminescence to "scream" for help

5. Ctenophora

6. possess green fluorescent protein and a photoprotein (protein that gives off light)
Proteins from this sea jelly are studied for use in early detection of cancer.

7. Only adult females glow, to attract the flying males
Once a female glow worm has mated, she turns out her light, lays eggs and dies
Communicate with light

8. Luminescent Panellus (Panellus stipticus)
The luminescence is localized to the
edges of the gills and the junction
of the gills with the stem and cap

9. Jack-O-Lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olearius)
The whole mushroom doesn't glow — only the gills do so.
Glowing Emerald Mushroom

10. Extra credit assignment
CONCLUSION
What is bioluminescence?
What kind of organisms use bioluminescence?
What are the environments where these organisms live?
Extra credit assignment
What bioluminescence is used for and how it is accomplished?
Make a poster or essay for this assignment.
Due date October 17th, 2012