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Light organ

Light organ

A glow-worm’s light organ is in the rear section of its body. The organ is part of the excretory system, and consists of the tips of its excretory tubes.

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Department of Conservation
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George Gibbs. 'Glow-worms', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/glow-worms/1/5