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Why do fire flies glow at night ?

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Answered by kanishka55
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fire flies produce an chemical reactions inside there body which make them to light up
Answered by Anonymous
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Firefly secrete the enzyme luciferase. This enzyme reacts with luciferin which carries out oxidation of magnesium. This happens in the presence of magnesium and oxygen. Light is emitted because of oxidation of magnesium. Due to this, fireflies glow at night.

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