It is a source of light - through bio-luminescence.
Yes - the luminescence is produced by a chemical reaction within the insects body.
You will because a boy firefly light ups while the girl wont light up
The example of a firefly producing light involves the transformation of chemical energy (from its food) directly into light energy through a process known as bioluminescence. This chemical reaction occurs within the firefly's body and results in the emission of light without the need for an external light source.
A star is a massive celestial body that emits light and energy through nuclear fusion. A firefly is a small insect that produces bioluminescence to attract mates or prey. The main difference is in their size, nature, and source of light production.
Firefly gets it's light by what is called as bioluminescence. In this phenomena, you get the light generated by animal, plant or some types of microorganisms. Here you get the light generated without production of the heat. In case of firefly you get the light intermittently. So that the the partner should be spotted, when light is on and the risk of being caught by the predator is reduced, when the light is off.
A firefly is an example of direct light, as it emits its own light through a process called bioluminescence.
Firefly or glowfly
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A firefly!
To produce light
The male firefly uses it to attract female fireflies.