Fireflies - Coleoptera - Photinus spp. - Oxidation of luciferin in presence of ATP --> oxyluciferan and co2 and light - for mating/prey attraction/warning/intimidation - flash pattern = species specific

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Bioluminescence

Fireflies - Coleoptera - Photinus spp.

Oxidation of luciferin in presence of ATP –> oxyluciferan and co2 and light
for mating/prey attraction/warning/intimidation
flash pattern = species specific

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