The artistry of dinoflagellate bioluminescence

Latz, Michael I.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2017.04.102

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“…[127] These are usually Pyrocystis fusiformis, which are persistent enough to survive transportation for several days (Figure 29). These bioluminescent dinoflagellates allow aquarists to create a very special underwater experience, artists to create moving art objects, [128] and ultimately serve students, school children, and teachers in the study of bioluminescence (Figure 31).…”

Section: Dinoflagellatesmentioning

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Bioluminescence – The Vibrant Glow of Nature and its Chemical Mechanisms

Schramm,

Weiß

2024

ChemBioChem

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Bioluminescence, the mesmerizing natural phenomenon where living organisms produce light through chemical reactions, has long captivated scientists and laypersons alike, offering a rich tapestry of insights into biological function, ecology, evolution as well as the underlying chemistry. This comprehensive review systematically explores the phenomenon of bioluminescence, addressing its historical context, geographic dispersion, and ecological significance with a focus on their chemical mechanisms. We discuss terrestrial bioluminescence in various habitats, including fireflies in Central Europe, luminescent fungi in Brazil's Atlantic rainforest, and glowing species in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves and the Siberian Steppes. The marine section covers deep‐sea jellyfish, seasonal bioluminescence in Japan's Toyama Bay, and symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria. Each organism's discovery, ecological function, and distribution are detailed, emphasizing the chemistry behind their luminescence. We conclude with practical experiments in bioluminescence and chemiluminescence for educational purposes. Our goal with this review is to provide a summary of bioluminescence across the diverse ecological contexts, contributing to the broader understanding of this unique biological phenomenon and its chemical mechanisms.

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Section: Dinoflagellatesmentioning

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Bioluminescence – The Vibrant Glow of Nature and its Chemical Mechanisms

Schramm,

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2024

ChemBioChem

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“…What is evident in the current literature is the heterogeneity of approaches taken to art-science collaborations and the ocean. The subject matters range from exploring the artistry of dinoflagellate bioluminescence (Latz, 2017), to understanding attitudes towards marine protected areas in small island communities (Brennan, 2018), from communicating the importance of krill in humanclimate networks (Roberts and Nicol, 2011) to expressing the various ways that plastic waste harms ocean environments (Belontz et al, 2019). The medium of art employed has also been extremely varied from project to project.…”

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Creatively connecting science, society and the sea: a mini-review of academic literature focusing on art-science collaborations and the ocean

Whittaker

2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Collaborations between artists and ocean scientists are becoming increasingly frequent. As the UN Ocean Decade (2021-2030) stresses the importance of engaging with the public, there is a growing interest in using art as a tool for communication as well as for scientific exploration and experimentation. This mini-review charts the current academic research on art-science collaborations and the ocean, focusing on literature where artists and scientists work together to produce something based on scientific research. The study finds that these relationships are never apolitical, are complex and develop differently depending on each project. In sum the paper will highlight that although the academic literature is limited, its diversity has the potential to reach numerous academic disciplines and that focusing on process and engagement should be a direction for further research to help broaden the academic reach of these important oceanic knowledges.

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“…Dabei handelt es sich meist um Pyrocystis fusiformis , die ausdauernd genug sind, um einen mehrtägigen Transport zu überleben (Abbildung 11). Diese leuchtenden Dinoflagellaten ermöglichen es Aquarianern, ein ganz besonderes Unterwassererlebnis zu verwirklichen, Künstlern bewegte Kunstobjekte zu erschaffen [29] und dienen schlussendlich auch Studenten, Schülern und Lehrern bei dem Studium der Biolumineszenz (Abbildung 12).…”

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Biolumineszenz – Teil 2: Maritime Biolumineszenz

Schramm

Weiss

2022

Chemie in nserer Zeit

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Zusammenfassung Im zweiten Teil der Serie befassen wir uns mit der maritimen Biolumineszenz. Wir erkunden die Tiefsee der Weltmeere mit ihren leuchtenden Quallen, wir begeben uns nach Japan an die Küste der Toyama‐Bay, wo jedes Jahr im späten Frühling Dinoflagellaten und Leuchtkrebse ein Schauspiel bereiten. Schließlich werden wir feststellen, dass selbst Bakterien in der Lage sind zu leuchten und diese Fähigkeit innerhalb von symbiotischen Beziehungen auch anderen Lebewesen zur Verfügung stellen. Wie bereits im ersten Teil stellen wir die Biolumineszenz der einzelnen Organismen in ihrem entdeckungs‐historischen, ökologischen und geographischen Kontext vor und beleuchten detailliert die Mechanismen der dabei ablaufenden chemischen Reaktionen.

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The artistry of dinoflagellate bioluminescence

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Bioluminescence – The Vibrant Glow of Nature and its Chemical Mechanisms

Bioluminescence – The Vibrant Glow of Nature and its Chemical Mechanisms

Creatively connecting science, society and the sea: a mini-review of academic literature focusing on art-science collaborations and the ocean

Biolumineszenz – Teil 2: Maritime Biolumineszenz

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