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Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Researchers report that fire salamanders, the black-and-yellow amphibians known for their toxic skin secretions, emit a previously unnoticed biofluorescent glow. The finding adds fire salamanders to the growing list of amphibians shown to fluoresce under certain light, suggesting the trait may be more widespread in nature than previously thought and raising questions about what purpose the glow serves.
Why now: New research revealing hidden biofluorescence in a well-known toxic species is surprising and fresh
Evidence
- Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders · Science Daily
- Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders · Science Daily
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