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The brilliance of bioluminescence - Leslie Kenna

TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

English - January 25, 2019 13:00 - ★★★★ - 618 ratings
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Some lucky animals are naturally endowed with bioluminescence, or the ability to create light. The firefly, the anglerfish, and a few more surprising creatures use this ability in many ways, including survival, hunting, and mating. Leslie Kenna investigates this magical glow - and our quest to replicate it.