Thomas Cowey, Tasmanian Glow Worm (January Theme: Blue)

Usually seen and photographed by their thousands in large caves, this glow worm lived on the forrest floor in a hole by itself. These worms create chandeliers of bioluminescent glue to catch flying insects at night.

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