Sea Firefly (Cypridina Hilgendorfii), 1 G

Product Details Cypridina hilgendorfii. Collected from the sea near Japan, these desiccated organisms provide an example of a luciferin-luciferase system not requiring ATP for bioluminescence. Used by soldiers in World War II to provide a dim night-light; simply crush the animals in sand and water to get a blue luminescence. Make separate luciferin and luciferase preparations which, when mixed, will luminesce. Complete instructions included. This is a 1-g unit of desiccated sea fireflies. Rehydrated sea fireflies (Cypridina hilgendorfii) were photographed under normal studio conditions and in total darkness. Film was exposed to bioluminescence for 30 s at f5.6. Note: These may be stored unopened and refrigerated up to 6 months. Contact with moisture will cause premature activation.

Cypridina hilgendorfii Collected from the sea near Japan, these desiccated organisms provide an example of a luciferin-luciferase system not requiring ATP for bioluminescence Used by soldiers in World War II to provide a dim night-light; simply crush the animals in sand and water to get a blue luminescence Make separate luciferin and luciferase preparations which, when mixed, will luminesce