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| − | These are creatures that emit light. On Earth, various life forms, such as certain fungi and fireflies emit light. On the planet, Dakala, a centipede is shown emitting light.(ST:Enterprise) |
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| + | '''Bioluminescence''' is the ability of some [[lifeform]]s to produce and emit [[light]]. On [[Earth]], various [[fungi]] and other small lifeforms, such as fireflies, gave off light. |
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| + | In [[2151]], the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] visited the [[planet]] of [[Dakala]] and the crew saw a [[Dakalan centipede|centipede]] emitting light. ({{ENT|Rogue Planet}}) |
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| + | At the first [[Annual Voyager Science Fair|Annual ''Voyager'' Science Fair]] on the {{USS|Voyager}}, in [[2376]], [[Mezoti]] presented a transparent box containing soil and a colony of luminescent [[Teirenian ant]]s. She had infused the soil with a blue [[ion]] dye so the insects would be easier to see. ({{VOY|Child's Play}}) |
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| + | [[Risa]] had subterranean gardens in which all the plants were luminescent. ({{ENT|Two Days and Two Nights}}). [[Gedi Prime]] contained [[waterfall]]s glowing with bioluminescence, a popular tourist destination. ({{VOY|Drive}}) |
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| + | == External link == |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| + | [[Category:Biology]] |
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Revision as of 15:24, 11 July 2011
A Dakalan centipede
Bioluminescence is the ability of some lifeforms to produce and emit light. On Earth, various fungi and other small lifeforms, such as fireflies, gave off light.
In 2151, the Enterprise visited the planet of Dakala and the crew saw a centipede emitting light. (ENT: "Rogue Planet")
At the first Annual Voyager Science Fair on the USS Voyager, in 2376, Mezoti presented a transparent box containing soil and a colony of luminescent Teirenian ants. She had infused the soil with a blue ion dye so the insects would be easier to see. (VOY: "Child's Play")
Risa had subterranean gardens in which all the plants were luminescent. (ENT: "Two Days and Two Nights"). Gedi Prime contained waterfalls glowing with bioluminescence, a popular tourist destination. (VOY: "Drive")