Photobacterium

Photobacterium is a type of bacteria naturally found in marine environments like oceans and deep-sea habitats. These bacteria are known for producing bioluminescence, meaning they can emit light through a chemical reaction. This glowing ability helps them attract prey, communicate, or defend themselves. Photobacterium plays an important role in underwater ecosystems and has applications in biotechnology, such as developing biological indicators and studying cellular processes. Although generally harmless, understanding these bacteria helps scientists better grasp marine life and the ecological roles microbial communities play beneath the waves.