How many things can you name that glow or fluoresce under a black light? One of them is this Emperor Scorpion. Here's a list of other items that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. Can you find more?
Wordless Wednesday - Glowing Emperor Scorpion
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com GuideJune 1, 2011
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How many things can you name that glow or fluoresce under a black light? One of them is this Emperor Scorpion. Here's a list of other items that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. Can you find more?
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Very unique find this week! I had no idea that sea creatures would glow like that. So did you dive to find this little creature or is he in a tank?
That is my daughter’s pet, which is in a 10-gallon aquarium with a layer of sand and bark. This one was captive-bred, but the species comes from the forests of Africa.
You learn something new every day. Great find.
Now, that’s pretty cool! He’s definitely glowing.