What's Behind The Firefly's Glow | What's Inside?

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The firefly is most likely the Earths most famous bioluminescent types, with over 2,000 specific species. While the firefly might have developed its lantern as a form of protection, today the lightning bugs utilize their light as a species-specific breeding routine.

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Whats Behind The Fireflys Glow|Whats Inside?

The firefly is most likely the Earths most famous bioluminescent species, with over 2,000 private species. And the trick to its light comes from 2 necessary elements: luciferin and luciferase. While the firefly may have progressed its lantern as a form of defense, today the lightning bugs utilize their light as a species-specific mating routine. Heres what really happens inside the fireflys lantern.