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There are three main functions of bioluminescence in nature: offense, defense and communication. Offense suggests baiting or enticing prey, defense suggests camouflage or protection and communication relates to courtship and mating. The literature suggests that the firefly species mainly use bioluminescence for communication purposes.<ref name=Greer2002> Greer, L.F., and Szalay, A.A. (2002). “Imaging of Light Emission from the Expression of Luciferases in Living Cells and Organisms: A Reivew.” Luminescence 17(1):43-74. doi: 10.1002/bio.676. </ref> | There are three main functions of bioluminescence in nature: offense, defense and communication. Offense suggests baiting or enticing prey, defense suggests camouflage or protection and communication relates to courtship and mating. The literature suggests that the firefly species mainly use bioluminescence for communication purposes.<ref name=Greer2002> Greer, L.F., and Szalay, A.A. (2002). “Imaging of Light Emission from the Expression of Luciferases in Living Cells and Organisms: A Reivew.” Luminescence 17(1):43-74. doi: 10.1002/bio.676. </ref> | ||
Firefly communication was discussed in more detail in a video produced by Science Friday featuring James Llyod and Marc Branham of the University of Florida, Gainsville. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpywSqvXDqc]] | |||
