Noctiluca scintillans belongs to the kingdom Protista. It is a bioluminescent planktonic species that can be found in marine environments around the world.
Glow-worms and fire-flies belong to a family of beetles called the Lampyridae. The common glow-worm is Lampyris noctiluca.
Common Northern Comb Jelly or Bolinopsis infundibulum
The plant kingdom, Kingdom Plantae.
A cardinal is in the animal kingdom of life.
Staphylococcus is a genus of bacteria, not a kingdom. It belongs to the domain Bacteria, kingdom Bacteria.
No, it's heterotroph (eats others). Does not do photosynthesis.
Lampyris noctiluca was created in 1767.
Pipiza noctiluca was created in 1758.
Noctiluca plankton can glow in the dark
glow in the dark
dinoflagellates
Noctiluca is a dinoflagellate in the Domain Eukaryota, Superphylum Alveolata, Phylum Dinoflagellata, in the class Noctiluciphyceae, and in the order Noctilucales.
glow in the dark
Noctiluca is classified as a zooplankton, specifically a type of dinoflagellate. While it is photosynthetic and contains chloroplasts, it primarily feeds on other microorganisms, which distinguishes it from phytoplankton that primarily perform photosynthesis. Noctiluca can be found in marine environments and is known for its bioluminescent properties.
It is due to reproduction
Pelagia Noctiluca
Bioluminescent protozoa primarily belong to the group known as dinoflagellates. These single-celled organisms are often found in marine environments and are known for their ability to produce light through biochemical reactions. Species such as Pyrocystis fusiformis and Noctiluca scintillans are examples of bioluminescent dinoflagellates that can create spectacular glowing displays in water, particularly when disturbed. This bioluminescence serves various ecological purposes, including predator deterrence and communication.