What makes a firefly glow?
Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light. The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase. To make light, the luciferin combines with oxygen to form an inactive molecule called oxyluciferin.
Interesting. As fireflies glow every night (from my childhood experience), does this mean they're trying to mate every day?
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