Bioluminescent Algae and Adaptation

A few spots in the world, such as Cairns Australia, are home to a marvelous sight that only shows itself once in a great while. Much like a flower blooming and staying hidden out of sight there are a few species of saltwater algae that bloom into beauty. Bioluminescent Algae such as Pyrocystis fusiformis, reacts to motion with a brilliant display of blue green light, seen in the image to the right.800px-Dinoflagellate_bioluminescence

This rather amazing act is one I plan on looking into for an extended period of time, starting with there growth cycle and how particular they are to temperature change. My goal will be to gain the data that I need in order to form a solid starting point to perform new research into algae adaptation and possibly forced evolution.

 



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