Response last updated by CmdrK on Sep 02 2016.
Apr 16 2004, 1:11 PM
gmackematix
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gmackematix 22 year member
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I have heard that glowworms and fireflies create light energy directly from conversion of ADP to ATP inside specialised cells and that this is the most efficient source of light production known on the planet (a standard light bulb produces about 5% light and 95% heat). However, light is formed by stimulating electrons into higher energy levels and this will always produce some heat. While the insects are efficient, they will produce some heat and the answer to the question is no.