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phototaxis
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Why Are Insects Attracted to Light? The Science Behind Nature’s Mysterious Pull
Every summer evening, porch lights hum with activity: moths spiral in dizzying loops, fireflies flicker like living lanterns, and gnats dart through the glow...
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Why Do Bugs Like Light? The Science Behind Nature’s Strange Attraction
What’s striking is how selectively bugs respond. A flickering candle might lure a single gnat, while a high-pressure sodium streetlamp becomes a death trap for...