The cruise of the Tomas Barrera; the narrative of a scientific expedition to western Cuba and the Colorados reefs, with observations on the geology, fauna, and flora of the region

Abstract

Cerionn. sp., 171 Cerion mumia, 302 Cerion m. hondensis, 304 Cerro de Cabras, 235 Chcempelia passerina aflavida2 18 ChamcBoleolis chamesleontides,

Co‐Assembly of Biosynthetic Chiral Nematic Adhesive Materials with Dynamic Polarized Luminescence

“…Nevertheless, nature provides examples of soft, highly adhesive biomaterials with intriguing camouflaging ability, tailored luminescence, and strong iridescent appearance ( Figure a). [ 21 ] For instance, Pyrophorus noctilucus L ., a species of click beetle, can exhibit vivid bioluminescence under visible light illumination [ 22 ] with a steady and intense bright green light for remote interspecies communication (Figure 1a). [ 22 ] Furthermore, this emitting light capability is switchable through a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase, using luciferin, Mg‐ATP, and molecular oxygen to yield an electronically excited oxyluciferin.…”

“…[ 21 ] For instance, Pyrophorus noctilucus L ., a species of click beetle, can exhibit vivid bioluminescence under visible light illumination [ 22 ] with a steady and intense bright green light for remote interspecies communication (Figure 1a). [ 22 ] Furthermore, this emitting light capability is switchable through a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase, using luciferin, Mg‐ATP, and molecular oxygen to yield an electronically excited oxyluciferin. [ 23 ] When the excited luciferin relaxes to its ground state, visible light is emitted for interspecies communication.…”

“…[ 23 ] When the excited luciferin relaxes to its ground state, visible light is emitted for interspecies communication. [ 22 ]…”