Fireflies in cave. People in a boat (lower centre) viewing a cave filled with glowing fireflies. Fireflies (family Lampyridae) are nocturnal beetles that use light to attract mates. The light is produced by the oxidation of a benzthiazole derivative by an enzyme called luciferase. The reaction is extremely efficient,producing no heat radiation. The firefly regulates the flashes by controlling the amount of air admitted to the light-producing organ on its abdomen. Photographed in New Zealand | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Brake, Brian |
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