Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is a general term describing an organism naturally producing light. This usually occurs as a chemical reaction between certain enzymes and light producing molecules either within the organism or within symbiotic bacteria inside the organism. Bioluminescence is generally encountered within various species of insects, cephalopods, fish, fungi, plants, and bacteria, although it appears elsewhere as well. Bioluminescence serves different functions depending on the role the organism plays within its ecosystem. It can be used to communicate with others of its kind, to lure prey, or to scare predators.

The crew of the Enterprise found a bioluminescent bug on Dakala in 2151.

The Voroth Sea on Vulcan had whale sized bioluminescent fish.

Risa had subterranean gardens of bioluminescent plants. Gedi Prime had bioluminescent waterfalls.

Both the Tzenkethi and Xelatians were sentient species that evolved bioluminescence.

Bioluminescent Species

 * Suja moss
 * Kreetassan glowing lichen
 * Antarean dryworm
 * Teirenian ant
 * Tzenkethi
 * Xelatian
 * Star-jelly