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Scorpion under UV Fluorescent compounds in the exoskeletion of scorpion are responsible for this phenomenon but there is not concrete evidence as to why scorpions need to glow under UV light.<br /> <br /> There are various theories put forth by researchers but none are conclusive!! bio-luminescence Scorpion under ultra Violet light,UV light,Ultra Violet Light,bangalore,bioluminescence,india,insect,scorpion Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scorpion under UV

Fluorescent compounds in the exoskeletion of scorpion are responsible for this phenomenon but there is not concrete evidence as to why scorpions need to glow under UV light.

There are various theories put forth by researchers but none are conclusive!! bio-luminescence

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Insanely cool, very unique photo, Karthik :) Posted 6 years ago
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      karthik_ak
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      Thank you Ferdy :) Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Doris Charles's profile
    Doris Charles
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    Brilliant photo Karthik Posted 6 years ago
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      karthik_ak
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      Thank you Doris :) Posted 6 years ago
  5. View Sunil R Agadi's profile
    Sunil R Agadi
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    Surprised to see such a species is found in India. Great Catch. Posted 6 years ago
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      karthik_ak
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      Thank you Sunil :)
      All the scorpions glow under UV light.       Posted 6 years ago
  7. View Stephen Philips's profile
    Stephen Philips
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    Great shot, I live in Arizona and stores sell UV lights and the locals and visitors buy them like they are gold! BTW - did its tail break off while shooting?? Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 3, 2017. Captured Jan 27, 2017 22:58.
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  • NIKON D7200
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO1000
  • 90mm

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