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Do fireflies give out light

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/8/2023

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.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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What do fireflies give out?

Glow light source

Which animals give light of their own?

Fireflies or Lightning bugs

Why are fireflies important?

fire flies are important because the can give light

Name the water animals which give off their own light?

fireflies

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

List of things that give off light?

Sun, moon, stars, light bulbs, candles, fireflies, and glow sticks.

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...