Luminescent bacteria occur naturally in seawater, fish, shellfish and marine animals, and may be present in seafood sold at markets or specialty shops.
Quorum sensing (or self-induction) as an important evolutionary acquisition, which allows an energy saving as it ensures that the
luminescent bacteria do not synthesize their products until they have a sufficient concentration of microbial cells to luminescence is visible [15].
Effect of pH on arsenate and arsenite toxicity to
luminescent bacteria (Vibrio fischeri).
Luminescent bacteria, sponges, anemones and corals, siphonophores, jellyfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms are covered.
Bulich, "Environmental monitoring: use of
luminescent bacteria," in Chemical Safety: International Reference Manual, M.
These systems are based on the use of
luminescent bacteria, Vibrio fischeri, to measure toxicity from environmental samples.
[6] is remarkably more toxic than sulphate if analysed with
luminescent bacteria bioassay.
They are similar to
luminescent bacteria seen in certain bays such as Oxwich on Gower, which glow when moved suddenly.
Since this polarizing influence is exerted by pieces of all tested plants, the infrared light signals might be emitted by
luminescent bacteria growing in biofilms on the surfaces of all intertidal plants.