Why Do Scorpions Glow Under Black Light?

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Why Do Scorpions Glow Under Black Light?

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Jan 8, 2019

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Scorpions light up a glowing green under ultraviolet light. Science isn't entirely sure how but has a few theories on why. (Y'know, aside from "Scorpions are metal.") Learn more about scorpions' fluorescence in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 8, 2019

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