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Fireflies produce a chemical reaction within their bodies called Bioluminescence. When oxygen combines with calcium, ATP and a bioluminescent chemical called luciferin in the presence of a bioluminescent enzyme like luciferase, the light is produced.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoFireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light. The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase and therefor they can't pass it on.
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∙ 15y agoNo. This light the bugs have is not a heat light it is a chemical light. It is florescent.
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∙ 9y agoOnly minute amounts. Their metabolic processes as well as their light production do give off some heat, but so little that you could not feel it.
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∙ 11y agofire flies do not have eyes
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What do fireflies give out?
Glow light source
Which animals give light of their own?
Fireflies or Lightning bugs
Name the water animals which give off their own light?
fireflies
Why are fireflies important?
fire flies are important because the can give light
What are three things that give of light?
The Sun, Lightning Bugs (or Fireflies), Electricity and Light Bulbs.
Why causes fireflies to give off light?
Bioluminessence. Chemicals within their bodies react and produce light.
What is this insect name that light up in the night?
There are several insect that can produce light in the thorax. These include: * glow worms * fireflies
What kind of light do fireflies make?
but light
What is luciferin in fireflies?
Luciferin is a compound that gives the fireflies, and any organism that has it, its light.
How animals ableto produce light on their own?
Animals such as fireflies contain two chemicals, luciferin and luficerase. When combined with oxygen, they give off light.
When do fireflies light?
I've heard they light when mating...
Why do fireflies have light?
To attract a mate.
