What's Behind The Firefly's Glow | What's Inside?
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The firefly is probably the Earths most well-known bioluminescent species, with over 2,000 specific types. While the firefly might have developed its lantern as a kind of security, today the lightning bugs utilize their light as a species-specific mating ritual.
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Whats Behind The Fireflys Glow|Whats Inside?
The firefly is probably the Earths most famous bioluminescent types, with over 2,000 individual species. And the secret to its light comes from 2 vital components: luciferin and luciferase. While the firefly might have developed its lantern as a form of defense, today the lightning bugs utilize their light as a species-specific breeding ritual. Heres what actually occurs inside the fireflys lantern.
them: the firefly is probably the earth’s most famous bioluminescent species
me: HaHA NOPE! did you not see the anglerfish? gosh that you can never forget that monstrosity once you see it… and it emits light too…