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What is the primary purpose of the glow worms' glowing light?
What is the primary purpose of the glow worms' glowing light?
- To communicate with other cave-dwelling animals
- To attract insects for feeding (correct)
- To deter predators from approaching
- To signal other glow worms for mating purposes
What materials do glow worms use to build their nests?
What materials do glow worms use to build their nests?
- Silk and sticky mucus (correct)
- Leaves and twigs
- Silk and mud
- Paper and soil
How long do glow worms typically remain in their larval stage?
How long do glow worms typically remain in their larval stage?
- Three months
- One month
- Two years
- Nine months (correct)
What happens to glow worms after they transform into gnats?
What happens to glow worms after they transform into gnats?
Where are glow worms primarily found?
Where are glow worms primarily found?
How do the silk snares of glow worms aid in their feeding process?
How do the silk snares of glow worms aid in their feeding process?
What is the significance of the blue-green light produced by glow worms?
What is the significance of the blue-green light produced by glow worms?
Describe the lifecycle stage of glow worms that is primarily responsible for their illumination.
Describe the lifecycle stage of glow worms that is primarily responsible for their illumination.
What environmental conditions are necessary for glow worms to thrive?
What environmental conditions are necessary for glow worms to thrive?
Explain how the glow intensity of glow worms relates to their hunger.
Explain how the glow intensity of glow worms relates to their hunger.
Flashcards
Glow worm lifecycle stage
Glow worm lifecycle stage
Glow worms are the larval stage of a two-winged insect.
Glow worm light production
Glow worm light production
Glow worms produce light using a chemical similar to fireflies.
Glow worm hunting method
Glow worm hunting method
Glow worms attract insects with light and catch them in sticky silk snares.
Glow worm habitat
Glow worm habitat
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Glow worm snare function
Glow worm snare function
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What are glow worms?
What are glow worms?
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How do glow worms attract prey?
How do glow worms attract prey?
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What do glow worms use to catch prey?
What do glow worms use to catch prey?
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How long are glow worms in their larval stage?
How long are glow worms in their larval stage?
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Where do glow worms live?
Where do glow worms live?
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Study Notes
Glow Worms
- Glow worms are not worms, but the larval stage of a two-winged insect.
- Their bioluminescence is similar to fireflies.
- Glowing specks in New Zealand caves resemble a night sky.
- Larval glow worms create silk nests (tubes) on cave ceilings.
- Nests have sticky threads up to 20 inches long, attracting insects.
- Insects caught in the threads are then consumed by the glow worm.
- Glow worms live only in wet caves in New Zealand.
- They spend nine months as larvae, then form a cocoon and emerge as gnats.
- Tourist attraction visiting the caves to see the glow worms.
- The brighter the glow, the hungrier the worm.
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Explore the fascinating world of glow worms, the larval stage of a two-winged insect known for their unique bioluminescence. Discover their habitats in New Zealand caves, their feeding habits, and the remarkable silk nests they create. This quiz will challenge your knowledge about these enchanting creatures and their ecological role.
