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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the 45 known birds-of-paradise species and suggests that this special 'glow' is important among males for hierarchy and mating displays.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134617.htm

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