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Question

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

  1. Phosphorescence
  2. Bioluminescence
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of these

Answer:

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.