Embracing firefly flash pattern variability with data-driven species classification

Abstract Many nocturnally active fireflies use precisely timed bioluminescent patterns to identify mates, making them especially vulnerable to light pollution. As urbanization continues to brighten the night sky, firefly populations are under constant stress, and close to half of the species are now...

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Main Authors: Owen Martin, Chantal Nguyen, Raphael Sarfati, Murad Chowdhury, Michael L. Iuzzolino, Dieu My T. Nguyen, Ryan M. Layer, Orit Peleg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53671-3