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Why Do Animals Glow? The Science of Bioluminescence
Season 12 Episode 21 | 7m 26s | CC
From deep-sea predators to insects on the forest floor, living organisms across the planet have evolved the ability to glow. This phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, has appeared independently dozens of times in nature. But why? In this episode, we break down how bioluminescence works at the molecular level.
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