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Bioluminescence – with David Attenborough



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Many animals, especially insects and deep sea marine species, produce light to send signals to those around them. This is called bioluminescence. In this clip from the 1973 CHRISTMAS LECTURES “The languages of animals”, Sir David Attenborough performs simple chemistry to show how some animals put on these vibrant displays.
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20 thoughts on “Bioluminescence – with David Attenborough
  1. I studied biology in college and this amazing man os partly responsible for why I chose biology. A bigger than life teacher and educator.

  2. I am not sure how did this happen, but I am going to assume that a chemical reaction takes place which is responsible for releasing photons that create light.

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