Bioluminescence has always fascinated me whether it be fireflies, bacteria, plankton,
or in this picture, fungi. These little mushrooms are about 6mm in diameter and emit a faint light so are easily
overlooked. They were growing in the hollow of a small tree outside my house. The cold light is produced
by the interaction of an enzyme, luciferase, with a protein, luciferin, in the presence of oxygen.
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