A scorpion is illuminated under ultraviolet light, revealing its biofluorescent properties. The exoskeleton emits a bright blue-green glow, highlighting its segmented body, pincers, and curled tail, characteristic of the arachnid order Scorpiones. The dark background enhances the vibrant fluorescence, often used by researchers to study these nocturnal creatures in the wild. Biofluorescence in scorpions is due to specific chemicals in their cuticle, possibly serving as a form of communication or protection from sunlight.
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