biofluorescence
nounEtymology From bio- + fluorescence.
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The emission of previously absorbed light by fluorescent proteins in a living organism.
- The finding that biofluorescence is phylogenetically widespread and phenotypically variable in marine fishes highlights many interesting new questions as to the role of biofluorescence in groups with advanced visual capability.2015 November 12, “Adaptive Evolution of Eel Fluorescent Proteins from Fatty Acid Binding Proteins Produces Bright Fluorescence in the Marine Environment”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
- Related terms
- biofluorescently, biofluorescent, biofluoresce, bioluminescence