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Bioluminescence is the ability of a living organism to produce and emit light, so to send it out. This is possible through certain chemical reactions that take place within the organism. A luminescent substance (luciferin) is oxidized to oxyluciferin with the help of an enzyme (luciferase) (consumption of oxygen and energy). The decomposition of oxiluziferin produces energy that is converted into light of a specific wavelength (λmax 530 nm) almost without loss. Due to the wavelength, we perceive the glow as green.