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  1. Bioluminescence

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    Insects: Fireflies (Lampyridae) are the most recognized terrestrial luminous organisms, using complex flash patterns for mate attraction. The precise timing of these flashes is modulated by atmospheric humidity; exceptionally dry conditions are known to delay the onset of the Pteroptyx* flash sequence by up to 15 seconds [6].
    Fungi: Mycelial bioluminescence, often faint and greenish, is characteristic of certain species (e.g., Omphalotus*). Current research, though preliminary, suggests this c…