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Renilla
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Definition
: A genus of bioluminescent marine invertebrates in the family Renillidae, order Pennatulacea, class ANTHOZOA. It contains Renilla LUCIFERASE which oxidizes coelenterazine resulting in LUMINESCENCE.
Other names
Sea Pansies; Renillas; Pansy, Sea; Pansies, Sea; Sea Pansy