Question

helmets? check! weapons? check! glowworms? check! did you know that glowworms are celebrated war heroes? from 1914 to 1918, more than 60 million soldiers fought in world war i. they had to be ready for anything at any time—day or night. that’s why some clever soldiers found amazing help...from common european glowworms! bug off! bug on! glowworms are full of surprises. for one thing, they’re not even worms! in fact, glowworms are beetles. just like fireflies, these insects make a small amount of light from their bodies. do these creatures hold the world’s tiniest flashlights? nope! their glowing power is a result of different chemicals mixing inside the glowworm’s body. the wingless female glowworms make the brightest glow. scientists believe that the females glow in order to get the attention of mates. their gleaming tails also serve as a warning sign to enemies: “this glowing stuff tastes gross! don’t eat me unless you want to get sick!” fill in the blanks to explain what glowworms are. glowworms are beetles that can light up to keep fireflies y. their glow is made by beetles, worms

Explanation:

The text states that glowworms are beetles, similar to fireflies, and their glow is due to chemicals mixing in their bodies.

Answer:

Glowworms are beetles that can light up to keep fireflies company. Their glow is made by chemicals mixing in their bodies.