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General science UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

Some marine animals and insects emit light from their body in darkness. This phenomenon is known as.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bioluminescence

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bioluminescence”.
The phenomenon where marine animals and insects emit light from their body in darkness is known as Bioluminescence.

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