Bioluminescence

Chemiluminescence produced by living organisms (luminescent bacteria, fungi, sponges, jellyfish, fish, insects) (see luminescence below). The luminescent effect is caused by various substances(luciferins) which are oxidized by an enzymatic redox reaction and emit light quanta (cold light) during this process.

Bioluminescence and chemiluminescence play an essential role in modern laboratory diagnostics.

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