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What method do male fireflies of the species abscondita terminalis use to attract females?
What method do male fireflies of the species abscondita terminalis use to attract females?
- They emit infrared signals to attract females.
- They make multi-pulse flashes with two lanterns. (correct)
- They emit constant light from their lanterns.
- They produce single continuous pulses of light.
What is the primary consequence of the orb weaving spider arenus ventricosus manipulating firefly signals?
What is the primary consequence of the orb weaving spider arenus ventricosus manipulating firefly signals?
- It lures additional male fireflies into the spider's web. (correct)
- It causes fireflies to stop flashing altogether.
- It increases the number of female fireflies in the area.
- It helps fireflies find mates more efficiently.
How do females of the firefly species abscondita terminalis communicate with males?
How do females of the firefly species abscondita terminalis communicate with males?
- By emitting light without any pattern.
- Through long pulses emitted from multiple lanterns.
- By making single pulse flashes with their one lantern. (correct)
- Using sound signals alongside light flashes.
What type of signals does the orb weaving spider mimic to attract its prey?
What type of signals does the orb weaving spider mimic to attract its prey?
Which of the following describes the lanterns of fireflies in the species abscondita terminalis?
Which of the following describes the lanterns of fireflies in the species abscondita terminalis?
What is the suspected mechanism by which spiders manipulate male firefly signals?
What is the suspected mechanism by which spiders manipulate male firefly signals?
What happens to male fireflies after being removed from the spider's web?
What happens to male fireflies after being removed from the spider's web?
What is still unclear to researchers regarding the interaction between spiders and fireflies?
What is still unclear to researchers regarding the interaction between spiders and fireflies?
What publication reported the findings regarding spider manipulation of firefly signals?
What publication reported the findings regarding spider manipulation of firefly signals?
What are researchers planning to investigate further in relation to their findings on spiders and fireflies?
What are researchers planning to investigate further in relation to their findings on spiders and fireflies?
What role do male fireflies play in the hunting strategy of the Araneus ventricosus spider?
What role do male fireflies play in the hunting strategy of the Araneus ventricosus spider?
In the study, what was the main indicator that male fireflies were affected by the presence of spiders?
In the study, what was the main indicator that male fireflies were affected by the presence of spiders?
What unique strategy did the Araneus ventricosus use to ensure the fireflies' lights remained visible?
What unique strategy did the Araneus ventricosus use to ensure the fireflies' lights remained visible?
What was the outcome for male fireflies trapped by the orb-weaver spiders compared to other prey?
What was the outcome for male fireflies trapped by the orb-weaver spiders compared to other prey?
What experimental condition showed the highest number of male fireflies caught in the webs?
What experimental condition showed the highest number of male fireflies caught in the webs?
Where is the Araneus ventricosus spider primarily found?
Where is the Araneus ventricosus spider primarily found?
What behavior do female fireflies exhibit to attract mates?
What behavior do female fireflies exhibit to attract mates?
What intriguing observation did researchers make about the male fireflies caught in webs?
What intriguing observation did researchers make about the male fireflies caught in webs?
Flashcards
Firefly communication
Firefly communication
Fireflies use flashes of light to communicate with each other, typically using two lanterns on their abdomen.
Male firefly signals
Male firefly signals
Male fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis use multiple flashes from two lanterns to attract females.
Female firefly signals
Female firefly signals
Female fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis use a single flash from one lantern to attract males.
Spider exploits firefly signals
Spider exploits firefly signals
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Spider's prey strategy
Spider's prey strategy
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Spider manipulating firefly signals
Spider manipulating firefly signals
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Spider's prey trapping strategy
Spider's prey trapping strategy
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Spider's venom injection
Spider's venom injection
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Spider venom's effect on firefly
Spider venom's effect on firefly
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Firefly's recovery
Firefly's recovery
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Orb-weaver spider
Orb-weaver spider
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Spider's deceptive tactic
Spider's deceptive tactic
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Web-building spider
Web-building spider
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Male firefly mating signal
Male firefly mating signal
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Female firefly mating signal
Female firefly mating signal
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Araneus ventricosus habitat
Araneus ventricosus habitat
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Spider manipulates captured fireflies' light
Spider manipulates captured fireflies' light
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Spider's different wrapping technique
Spider's different wrapping technique
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Study Notes
Fireflies use bioluminescence to communicate
- Fireflies use bioluminescence to communicate with each other through light signals.
- They have light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens, flashing specific patterns.
- Abscondita terminalis males use multi-pulse flashes from two lanterns to attract females.
- Females of the same species attract mates with single-pulse flashes from one lantern.
Orb-weaving spiders manipulate firefly signals to lure prey
- Araneus ventricosus orb-weaving spiders manipulate firefly signals for prey.
- When a male firefly is trapped in the spider's web, the spider changes the firefly's flashing patterns to mimic female firefly signals.
- This deception lures unsuspecting male fireflies, increasing the spider's prey.
- Spiders specifically trap male fireflies, as they are more attracted to the fake female signals.
- Spiders wrap male fireflies in a light layer of silk, keeping their light signals visible.
- The manipulated fireflies are kept alive longer, emitting single flashes as long as the spider is nearby.
- The spiders' venom likely disrupts the firefly's oxygen supply, changing their light patterns. They likely target soft body parts, not the light organs.
- Removing the firefly from the web allows them to return to their normal flashing pattern.
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