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Preferred term

Fireflies  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Firefly
  • Lampyridae

Scope note

  • The family Lampyidae, which are bioluminescent BEETLES. They contain FIREFLY LUCIFERIN and LUCIFERASES. Oxidation of firefly luciferin results in luminescence.

History note

  • 2005; use BEETLES 1993-2004

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D048888

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