Anatomy of the light organ of the glow-worm Arachnocampa flava (Diptera; Keroplatidae)
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In dipteran glow-worms (genus Arachnocampa) bioluminescence is produced by cells of the Malpighian tubules. Light is used to lure prey into sticky webs secreted by the larvae. Larvae can regulate the intensity of the emitted light so neural control of the glow... ...