The brilliance of bioluminescence – Leslie Kenna
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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.
Lesson by Leslie Kenna, animation by Cinematic Sweden.



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