Birds-of-Paradise Can Emit Light Through Their Feathers
Birds-of-Paradise Can Emit Light Through Their Feathers
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Studying preserved bird-of-paradise specimens, scientists found that most species are biofluorescent, meaning they can absorb and emit light.
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Bioluminescence as camouflage? I guess for dappled light and surrounding flora?
6 0 ReplySexual selection, by making themselves look extra-fancy thus proving they have enough resources to spare to make the fanciness.
5 0 ReplyFor camouflage? Please eli5.
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