The Glow Code: How Fireflies Use Light to Communicate and Survive
Firefly bioluminescence is one of the most remarkable natural phenomena observed in insects. Fireflies (family Lampyridae) are well-known for their ability to produce light through this highly efficient biochemical process. This light is generated in specialized organs located in the lower abdomen and is created through a reaction involving luciferin, luciferase, oxygen, ATP, and magnesium […]