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Fire flies are one of the amazing and fun insects. They emit light as part of their mating process. The illumination, or technically bioluminescence is caused by the combination of luciferase and ATP to create the light. Many deep sea creatures also exhibit bioluminescence.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoFireflies have an organ that lights up due to a chemical reaction inside their body, the sole catalyst to the reaction being oxygen. When oxygen is drawn into the body through the complex series of tubes in the firefly's body (as they do not have lungs), it is exposed to the chemicals in the firefly's light organ and creates the reaction, causing the firefly to light up. When the firefly wishes to cease the reaction, it stops drawing in oxygen and the reaction stops, causing the light to fade.
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Do fireflies light up in the daytime?
yes they do.
How do freflys light up?
Fireflies light up to attract a mate or prey.
Why causes fireflies to give off light?
Bioluminessence. Chemicals within their bodies react and produce light.
What are two reasons fireflies light up at night?
1. For Mating 2.To signal to other fireflies their location
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
Do fireflies light up in daylight?
it depends if it is bright, if its a bit dark then they might light up! but if it is bright then you wont see them. They always are light up unless they are dead.
Why fireflies light up their rear ends?
so they can see at night - hope this helps
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.
Are fireflies nocternal?
fire flys are nocternal that's why thay light up there butts in the night
When do fireflies light?
I've heard they light when mating...
Why do fireflies have light?
To attract a mate.
