noctiluca
a dinoflagellate of the genus Noctiluca, capable of producing light and, in groups, of causing a luminous appearance of the sea.
Origin of noctiluca
1Other words from noctiluca
- noc·ti·lu·can, adjective
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How to use noctiluca in a sentence
Of the insects thus singularly provided, the common Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) is the most familiar instance.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsProbably the noctiluca is not rivalled in this respect even by miscroscopic unicellular alg which compose the "red snow."
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) | VariousBoth in its nature and immature forms, Lampyris noctiluca plays a useful part in the economy of Nature.
Poachers and Poaching | John WatsonI do not see how they could be the L. noctiluca, as he states.
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume VI, Familiar Letters | Henry David ThoreauRay first pointed out this fact with respect to L. noctiluca.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4) | William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for noctiluca
/ (ˌnɒktɪˈluːkə) /
any bioluminescent marine dinoflagellate of the genus Noctiluca
Origin of noctiluca
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