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Glow worms glow because of a chemical reaction that occurs to burn off their body waste. This chemical reaction leads to the oxygen being reduced back into pure water which is then flushed out of the glow worm's body.
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Is there a hybrid of a glow worm and a silk worm?
No. Silk worms are moth larvae. Glow worms can be either fly or beetle larvae depending on the species. They cannot interbreed.
What is the scientific name of a glow-worm?
The scientific name for a glow-worm is Lampyris noctiluca. They are beetles that produce light through a process called bioluminescence, which is used for attracting mates.
How much do glow worms weigh?
about the same as a regular worm.
How many legs does a glow worm have?
none, no worms have legs!!
Is a glow worm a herbivore?
no
How does a glow worm produce electricity?
a glow worm produces electric energy from its glow. The friction creates a pathway to its glow that makes it be electric. It also has been updated to be one of the most glowest worms in the world.
Is an glow worm an insect?
Glow worms are not fully developed insects. They are the larvae of a large mosquito-like fly of the genus Arachnocampa.
Where can one purchase glow worms?
There are a few places where one can buy glow worms. The list includes eBay, pets at home and many other sites like the ones mentioned. However many of these sites sell items that are glow worm products and not actually worms.
What insects glow in the dark?
All I know that a Glow-Worm is an insect. They're pretty cool. BTW I am only in 5th grade so all I know is a Glow-Worm.
How can a glow worm survive falling from a cave wall?
no they will not survive because they will either splatter or drown
When was The Glow-Worm created?
The Glow-Worm was created in 1902.
How do you get the rainbow worm in Neopets?
It is in the cave that is right to the petpetorium it will appear purple but in your inventory it will be black because you really wouldn't see a black worm in-front of a black cave entrance would you. :)EDITthe worm aprears every 40 min on the hour
