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Honey fungus glows under UV light in Bath wood
Original: Honey Fungus bioflourescence under UV light at Carr's Wood, # Bath . # Nature # Wildlife # Mushroom # Fungi # Biolumines
Nature photographers in Bath are highlighting honey fungus found at Carr's Wood that fluoresces under ultraviolet light. The images show the fungi emitting an eerie green glow when illuminated with a UV torch after dark, a phenomenon distinct from true bioluminescence. Naturalists say many fungi species react this way, and the striking effect is drawing attention from wildlife photography enthusiasts.
Why now: Striking fluorescence photos of a common fungus have caught the attention of nature and wildlife photography communities.
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- Honey Fungus bioflourescence under UV light at Carr's Wood, # Bath . # Nature # Wildlife # Mushroom # Fungi # Bioluminescence # NaturePhotography # WildlifePhotography · BathNature@ecoevo.social · 30
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