2006-09-10 22:14:07 · 9 answers · asked by mahi 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Fireflies (family Lampyridae), also called lightning bugs or glow worms, are luminous beetles. The common names come from the fact that the adults of some species emit flashes of light to attract mates.
Light production in fireflies is due to a chemical reaction that occurs in specialized light-emitting organs, usually on the lower abdomen. The enzyme luciferase acts on luciferin in this organ to stimulate light emission.
2006-09-10 22:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how many insects have this characteristic,but one of them is called a glow worm,I have seen them in a dark cave.
2006-09-10 22:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by graeboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire flies they generate 90% light and 10% heat.
2006-09-10 22:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by kurt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefly. You must live in the city not to know that.
2006-09-10 22:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fireflies they emit light to attract a mate
2006-09-10 22:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by say_what!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firefly, beetles, bugs
2006-09-10 22:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by crashonme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
glow worm
(in hindi its called"jugnu")
2006-09-10 22:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fire flies
2006-09-10 22:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIRE FLY
2006-09-10 22:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋