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The adult form eats only small amounts during its life, using the energy it has accumulated during its larval stage. It spends all of its time trying to attract a mate by flashing with its abdomen. Different species flash at different time intervals, so that each one can recognise the opposite sex of the correct species.
One Thai species of gloworm uses the property of being able to synchronise the flashing of its light as a sign that it is a fit mate. Colonies of male glow worms collect together and start flashing to attract a mate. After a while the males adapt the frequency of their flashing to match those around it, and all of the colony flashes on and off at the same moment. The females chose their mates from the synchronised flashers at random but they avoid those that can't get their rhythm right as unsuitable fathers for their offspring.
Glow worms (usually the larval stage but sometimes the adult females) glow (usually in the lower abdomen) through bioluminescence (a chemical reaction during which chemical energy is converted to light energy). The chemical reaction is very efficient with almost 100% of the energy turned into light (the best light-emitting diodes can only manage 22%).
What else can I help you with?
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.
How much do glow worms weigh?
about the same as a regular worm.
Why was the glow worm unhappy?
because its girlfriend had been cheating with a moth
Is a glow-worm an insect?
Yes, glow-worms are insects belonging to the beetle family Lampyridae. They are also referred to as fireflies or lightning bugs due to their ability to produce bioluminescence.
Moral of The Nightingale and the Glow-worm?
The glow worm first flattered the nightingale, by telling him beautiful his song was Then appealed to him as one of God's Creatures to another. They both were created for a purpose by God. One to sing beautifully and one to light the way.
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.
When was The Glow-Worm created?
The Glow-Worm was created in 1902.
What animals can glow?
A glow worm A Glofish
How did the nightingale see the glow-worm?
The nightingale saw the glow-worm as a small light shining in the darkness. It was attracted to the glow emitted by the worm as it moved through the night.
How does tourism affect the glow-worm?
i think the glow worm will be scared of the tourists and move house
Who sang on the Spike Jone recording of Glow Worm?
The vocalists on Glow Worm are Red Ingle and Aileen Carlisle.
What glow worm grotto is a tourist attraction?
The Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto in New Zealand is a tourist attraction.
When was Glow-Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain created?
Glow-Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain was created in 2004.
What are the release dates for The Glow Worm - 1913?
The Glow Worm - 1913 was released on: USA: 6 September 1913
What are the release dates for The Glow Worm - 1930?
The Glow Worm - 1930 was released on: USA: 18 August 1930
Do glow worm produce heat?
The only glow worm that produces heat is Piccolo, the greatest namek in the world
At which stage of growth does a glow worm actually glow?
larvae
