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Fire Salamanders Discovered to Glow Under UV Light
Scientists studying fire salamanders for over 250 years have recently discovered that the creatures are biofluorescent and glow under UV light. This new insight reveals a hidden biological trait in one of Europe's most well-researched amphibians. The discovery opens new avenues for studying biological signaling and evolutionary adaptation.
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