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They have a bulb that glows. The male firefly has only one bulb whereas the female firefly has two bulbs which allows it to glow brighter than its male counterpart.
Fireflies can light up because of bioluminescence. (I think that's how you spell it) They have certain chemicals that light up when combined in their abdomen. Bioluminescence is also found in some aquatic animals.
As adults, typically it is to attract mates. The firefly bioluminescent light is used for mate selection and courtship rituals. There are some of the 2000 species of fireflys that do not light up.
All firefly larvae (young) light up, typically as a defence against predators.
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that allows them to light up. This type of light production is called bioluminescence. The method by which fireflies produce light is perhaps the best known example of bioluminescence. When oxygen combines with calcium, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the chemical luciferin in the presence of luciferase, a bioluminescent enzyme, light is produced. Unlike a light bulb, which produces a lot of heat in addition to light, a firefly's light is cold light, without a lot of energy being lost as heat. This is necessary because if a firefly's light-producing organ got as hot as a light bulb, the firefly would not survive the experience.
Fireflies use their light to attract other fireflies for the purpose of mating.
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Why don't the fireflies glow at night?
you go at night and you can see little tiny lights in the grass and those are fireflies.
How do fireflies make their bellies glow?
Fireflies make their bellies glow by combining certain chemicals that make a "glow" in their bellies. This glow is used to communicate to other fireflies.
Do fireflies glow because of electricity?
fireflies glow bacause of a chemical in it's body
Fireflies glow to avoid?
Fireflies glow for two reasons. One reason they glow is to avoid predators. Another reason they glow is to attract a mate.
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
What do fireflies give out?
Glow light source
Are there any pictures of fireflies that glow red?
The most common fireflies glow yellow. However, there are species that glow green or pale red. Their light wavelengths vary from 510 to 670 nm.
Are fireflies safe for a bearded dragon?
No. Fireflies can kill due to neurotoxins that cause them to glow. Do not, under any circumstances, feed fireflies.
Do some frogs glow if they eat fireflies?
yes
How does a reindeer nose glow?
They can't glow. Reindeer noses can't glow, it's impossable to glow. Only fireflies can glow because of science.
Why are the flash patterns of fireflies considered to be behavioral isolation?
The flashing pattern of the firefly is used to attract the opposite sex and find a mate. The patterns attract only other fireflies, not other species, and this is why it is an isolation behavior.
Do fireflies and glow sticks work the same way?
maybe
