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Pyrophorus Noctiluca

Description

Pyrophorus noctiluca is a type of bioluminescent click beetle found in Central and South America. It is also commonly known as the "fire beetle." The term "pyrophorus noctiluca" is used to refer to both the beetle species as well as its bioluminescent feature.

Senses

Noun

Sense 1: A species of bioluminescent click beetle.

Example Sentence: The pyrophorus noctiluca emits a beautiful green light at night.

Adjective

Sense 1: Of or relating to the pyrophorus noctiluca beetle.

Example Sentence: The pyrophorus noctiluca larva glows brightly in the dark.

Verb

Sense 1: To exhibit bioluminescence like the pyrophorus noctiluca beetle.

Example Sentence: The forest floor lit up as the fireflies pyrophorus noctilucaed.

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