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Bioluminescence at De Anza Cove, San Diego – Oct. 6

I tried to rotate the video but reddit turned it back when I uploaded. Enjoy the bio!

u/PyroFarms — 5 days ago
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A small pool of bioluminescent algae lighting up under my finger tips. This chemical reaction is thought to alert predators to the location of the smaller fish or animals feeding on the algae; known as the burglar alarm theory.

u/PyroFarms — 1 month ago
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Mechanically Stimulated Bioluminescence in Pyrocystis fusiformis - Using Flow to Trigger the Luciferin-Luciferase Reaction

u/PyroFarms — 2 months ago
▲ 89 r/microbiology+1 crossposts

Pyrocystis fusiformis under the microscope. You can clearly see the chloroplasts retracting and shifting inward as the cell transitions toward its dark-cycle state.... Shot by Sinsons Lab.

u/PyroFarms — 2 months ago
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Bioluminescent Algae (P. Fusiformis) poured over my hand at the beach.

u/PyroFarms — 3 months ago
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Feeding and swirling my bioluminescent algae culture (p. fusiformis)

The green light emitted is a result of camera settings (basically a bit of over-exposure)

u/PyroFarms — 2 months ago
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Bioluminescent Tiki Mug

Filling a tiki mug with P. fusformis - a bioluminescent phytoplankton that lights up when moved or stirred.

u/PyroFarms — 4 months ago
▲ 12 r/microbiology

These glowing Pyrocystis fusiformis tiles feel straight out of Avatar

A quick note for anyone wondering: the algae are not harmed in these tiles. Pyrocystis fusiformis are living bioluminescent algae, and the tile design is made to support them rather than crush or trap them in a harmful way.

The materials we use allow for a small amount of air exchange, which helps keep the culture stable. These tiles have been successfully maintained for years with little to no interaction needed from me, which is part of what makes them so interesting.

The glow comes from the natural bioluminescent response of the algae when they are gently disturbed, similar to what happens in glowing waves along the coast.

u/PyroFarms — 5 months ago