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Gr 6 Up—On pages that alternate between black and lime green, Zimmer takes readers into the world of bioluminescence, or the production and emission of light by living creatures. After providing a brief explanation of how 19th-century physiologist Raphaël Dubois discovered that bioluminescence is a product of the enzyme luciferase and the molecule luciferin, Zimmer presents many fascinating examples of animals making use of this ability. The bristlemouth fish uses light-emitting organs on its head and stomach to blend in with water, d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The fascinating ability of some organisms to produce their own light is examined in depth. Zimmer offers bland explanations of the biochemistry...Log In or Sign Up to Read More