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Bioluminescence: nature's spectacle

Phenomenon of bioluminescence in termites of the Emas National Park. Vagaluma larvae emit light to attract flying insects and eat them.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Brazil
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Jorge Andre Diehl