BIOLUMINISCENCE: LIGHT THAT LIGHTS LIFE
BIOLUMINISCENCE: LIGHT THAT LIGHTS LIFE Nikunja Bihari Sahu If you happen to come across a Fire-fly flashing its light in a Summer night, you may be assuming it as a meaningless act. However, it is a signal to others to communicate an important message, a desperate message for survival. The phenomenon, called Bioluminescence , is the production and emission of light by living organisms by chemical reaction which is widely seen in nature. Animals often use the technique to hunt for preys, defend against predators, find mates and execute other vital activities. Light produced in this way is a survival technique, and hence, means life to many animals around us! PROTECTION AGAINST ENEMIES Often animals use a strong flash of light to scare off an impending predator. The bright signal can startle and dist...
