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The Platypus Glows Green Under Ultraviolet Light
Did you know a platypus glows green under ultraviolet light? 🔦 #didyouknow #facts #platypus #biofluorescence #shorts
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Shine an ultraviolet lamp on a platypus, and its brown fur glows a ghostly green.
This eerie, otherworldly effect is called biofluorescence, and it stunned scientists.
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About this reel
This video explores the surprising discovery that platypuses have biofluorescent fur, which glows green and cyan when exposed to UV light. It begins with researchers examining museum specimens and noticing the glow for the first time. The reel then delves into how this glow might serve as a recognition signal or camouflage in low-light conditions. The mood is mysterious and intriguing, perfect for viewers interested in unusual animal traits and biofluorescence.
