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[[File:Bioluminescence_3731.jpg|link=Avatar (~~Film~~)|frame|Pretty, isn't it?]]

[[File:Bioluminescence_3731.jpg|link=Avatar (film)|frame|Pretty, isn't it?]]

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== [[Film]] ==

* ''[[Avatar (~~Film~~)|Avatar]]'': Most lifeforms on Pandora, including much of the vegetation, have bioluminescent cells. The Na'vi have them as markings that form lines, which according to the background serve as a means of identification. Most plants, along with small animals, have a '''lot''' of bioluminescence, with larger animals and trees having less, although everything seems to have at least some.

* ''[[Avatar (film)|Avatar]]'': Most lifeforms on Pandora, including much of the vegetation, have bioluminescent cells. The Na'vi have them as markings that form lines, which according to the background serve as a means of identification. Most plants, along with small animals, have a '''lot''' of bioluminescence, with larger animals and trees having less, although everything seems to have at least some.

* The aliens from ''[[The Abyss]]''.

* [[Justified Trope|Justified]] in ''[[Pitch Black]]'' due to the [[Bizarre Alien Biology]] of the light-sensitive monsters that eat everything else on the planet [[Fridge Logic|during every eclipse]]. {{spoiler|The glow-worms end up saving the lives of the survivors.}}

* The aliens from ''[[Monsters 2010|Monsters]]''.

* The aliens from ''[[Monsters (2010 film)|Monsters]]''.

* The Moorwens from ''[[Outlander (~~Film~~)|Outlander]]''.

* The Moorwens from ''[[Outlander (film)|Outlander]]''.

== [[Literature]] ==

* In ''[[Kraken (~~Literature~~)|Kraken]]'', the Krakenists believe that after they die, they become bioluminescent cells on the body of the squid god.

* In ''[[Kraken (novel)|Kraken]]'', the Krakenists believe that after they die, they become bioluminescent cells on the body of the squid god.

* In "[[~~Dark Life (Literature)|~~Dark Life]]" by Kat Falls people who live on the bottom of the ocean for extended periods of time often develop a bioluminescent shine from eating certain species of fish.

* In "[[Dark Life]]" by Kat Falls people who live on the bottom of the ocean for extended periods of time often develop a bioluminescent shine from eating certain species of fish.

* [[Wayne Barlowe]] seems to like this trope, given that he was a creature designer for ''[[Avatar (~~Film~~)|Avatar]]'' and he wrote and illustrated ''Expedition'', the book that ''[http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/alienplanet/splash.html Alien Planet]'' was based on.

* [[Wayne Barlowe]] seems to like this trope, given that he was a creature designer for ''[[Avatar (film)|Avatar]]'' and he wrote and illustrated ''Expedition'', the book that ''[http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/alienplanet/splash.html Alien Planet]'' was based on.

== [[Live Action TV]] ==

* ''[http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/alienplanet/splash.html Darwin IV]'': Several of the alien species on the planet.

* ''[[The Future Is Wild]]''

* ''[[~~The Most Extreme (TV)|~~The Most Extreme]]'' had the episode "Night Lights", which was all about finding [[Badass|the most extreme]] bioluminscent creature. {{spoiler|The female [[Alluring Anglerfish|angler fish]] won}}

* ''[[The Most Extreme]]'' had the episode "Night Lights", which was all about finding [[Badass|the most extreme]] bioluminscent creature. {{spoiler|The female [[Alluring Anglerfish|angler fish]] won}}

* During a brief period of unemployment, Sheldon from [[The Big Bang Theory]] mentions trying to engineer some bioluminescent goldfish (specifically to serve as an energy efficient pet/nightlight). It doesn't really come up again after a throw-away gag at the end of the episode, but he was successful in creating at least one.

* In the ''Tracker'' pilot, Mel catches a glimpse of Cole glowing,something connected to his Cirronian nature and whatever he was doing in the bedroom at the time. (not *that*!)

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** As do the Underlost from ''[[Septerra Core]]''. That said, most of Shell 7 is covered with bioluminescent plants/fungi, serving as the primary source of light IN that layer.

* The Macalania Woods in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.

* Definitely noticeable in ''[[~~Star Fox Adventures (Video Game)|~~Star Fox Adventures]]'', which is arguably similar to ''[[Avatar (~~Film~~)|Avatar]]'' in its visuals.

* Definitely noticeable in ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', which is arguably similar to ''[[Avatar (film)|Avatar]]'' in its visuals.

* The Slylandro in ''[[Star Control II]]''

* [[Fungus Humongous|Zangarmarsh]] and [[Under the Sea|Vashj'ir]] in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''

* [[The Lost Woods|The Forest]], and the creatures who live there in ''[[Crea Vures]]''. Interestingly, the bioluminescence on the eponymous CreaVures also serves as a [[Shows Damage|representation of your health]] (with it fading for a while if you're hit), and sometimes as an indication as to whether an aggressive animal is cowering or not (with ''theirs'' fading for a bit).

* Everything in [[Alice Madness Returns|the Deluded Depths.]] Even Alice's dress has an angler and glowing dots and stripes.

* Everything in [[Alice: Madness Returns|the Deluded Depths.]] Even Alice's dress has an angler and glowing dots and stripes.

* Glowing Fungus in [[Fallout New Vegas]] in multiple colours. Some are edible.

* Glowing Fungus in [[Fallout: New Vegas]] in multiple colours. Some are edible.

* In ''[[Terraria]]'', you can find Blinkroot hidden underground, which [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|does exactly what you'd think it does:]] Blinks. (Though only when it's blooming.) Also to be noted are tall Glowing Mushrooms, also found underground, and better for healing and potion-making than surface 'shrooms.

* In ''[[Terraria]]'', you can find Blinkroot hidden underground, which [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|does exactly what you'd think it does:]] Blinks. (Though only when it's blooming.) Also to be noted are tall Glowing Mushrooms, also found underground, and better for healing and potion-making than surface 'shrooms.

== [[Western Animation]] ==

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== [[Real Life]] ==

* The protein [[wikipedia:Luciferase|Luciferase]] and its relatives are the cause of natural bioluminescence, for example in fireflies. It has been put into other creatures to create glowing bacteria, etc.

** A more famous but unrelated protin is [[wikipedia:Green fluorescent protein|GFP]] (abbreviation for [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|"Green Fluorescent Protein"]]). Its derivatives have been established as common tools for scientific research. It's not true bioluminescence: the protein is merely fluorescent, so it only glows under a light source.

** A more famous but unrelated protin is [[wikipedia:Green fluorescent protein|GFP]] (abbreviation for [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|"Green Fluorescent Protein"]]). Its derivatives have been established as common tools for scientific research. It's not true bioluminescence: the protein is merely fluorescent, so it only glows under a light source.

* Ravers and [[Cyber Goth|CyberGoths]] have a liking for glowsticks and clothes that imitate bioluminiscence. While it's definitely running off the [[Rule of Cool]], there's also a functional reason behind it: Supposedly, the glow from these sources have a soothing effect on the mind, reducing the chances for a [[Mushroom Samba|Bad Trip]]. Considering that these subcultures have a particular leaning towards psychedelic substances ...