What is the function of the gfp in A. Victoria?

[Rees Jean-Francois]

It works as a secondary emitter in the bioluminescence system of the jellyfish. 
It shifts the emitted wavelength and increases the luminescence yield.

In article (Dans l'article) <55mnfu$656 at ustsu10.ust.hk>,
yfleung at uxmail.ust.hk (¡¼¡¼¥Í¤Æ´d«ä¶q¡¼¡¼) wrote (écrivait) :

> Dear all,
> 
> I am now reading the recent articles about the gfp, but it seems that they
> don't give me the suggestion of the functions of gfp in A. Victoria. Is it 
> necessary for the organism to survive? 
> 
> Thanks!
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> Y. F. LEUNG
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