bioluminescence, bioluminescent 1. The emission of light by living organisms; also, the light so produced. 2. Creatures that emit bioluminescent light include: fireflies, glowworms, certain fish, jelly fish, planktons, fungi, and bacteria. Such light occurs when a pigment (usually luciferin) is oxidized without giving off heat. Although it is bel... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2534/