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| − | + | Bioluminescence, which means "living light," occurs in [[Catch a Firefly | fireflies]], certain fungi and fish, and microorganisms like Dinoflagellates, a species of [[Grow Algae | algae]].<ref name="rf1">http://www.annualreviews.org/eprint/pbWcm4DyqvQGJ7F2qGkc/full/10.1146/annurev-marine-120308-081028</ref> Dinoflagellates in marine environments can multiply rapidly with the right combination of sunlight and nutrients, and when the water around them is agitated their distinctive blue or green glow becomes visible. Since a natural Dinoflagellate "bloom" occurs only rarely, try growing them at home to experience the beauty of bioluminescence. Gather a few materials, set up the appropriate light and temperature conditions, and wait for nighttime to watch the algae sparkle and glow. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Preparing to Grow Bioluminescent Algae=== | === Preparing to Grow Bioluminescent Algae=== | ||
