How fireflies & glowworms emits light "let's take a deep dive".

Glowworm

Fireflies 

 The curiosity :

When I was a child, I was always curious, when I see fireflies, I always think that, there is a torch & something like structure, which allow it to produce light. 

How to know :

I asked many people but didn't get the concreat answer, 

But after eternity later, I entract with Chemistry & know that, how actually things happen. 

The Cause :

Luciferin and the Bioluminescence molecule found in certain organisms such as fireflies and glowworms. It react with oxygen to produce light through a process called bioluminescence. 

How it works :

1) Luciferin reaction :

Luciferin react with oxygen, resulting in an excited state. 

2) light emission :

As the molecule returns to its ground state, it releases energy as light. 

3) Delayed emission:

The light emission can delayed by hours, allowing the organism to control the timing of the flash. 

Examples and applications :

1)fireflies :

Use bioluminescence to communicate and attract mates. 

2)glowworms :

Use bioluminescence to attract prey and defend territories. 

3)Biotechnology :

Luciferin and bioluminescence are being explored for application in biomedical research, environmental monitoring and more.