
The lights made by fireflies are probably one of the most magical things to see on a summer night.
According to National Geographic, fireflies have light organs under their abdomens (腹部).
Different species have their own unique flash patterns (闪光规律), just like humans have different languages. They use these flash patterns to find other members of their group.
If you haven’t seen many fireflies lately, you are not alone.
A.Fireflies mainly use the light to attract mates. |
B.Have you ever wondered how fireflies make this light? |
C.That’s because the faster males flash, the more attractive they are to females. |
D.They take in oxygen and combine (使……结合) it with special cells to produce light. |
E.The number of fireflies may be dropping. |