SCORPIONS GLOW IN THE DARK IN ULTRAVIOLET RAYS OF A BLACK LIGHT

in #introduceyourself6 years ago (edited)

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When they are illuminated by the ultraviolet rays of a black light, the springs acquire a bright blue color. This is because the rays that hit scorpions are converted by the proteins of their exoskeletons into light.
Researchers indicate that this may be a defense mechanism for these arachnids to measure a quantity of hops that shine on them. nocturnal creatures, scorpions prefer to be hidden in the brightest nights.

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