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Actually, all scorpions glow in the dark. There is a chemical compound that courses through their intestinal track and when they are digesting food, this compound is activated and releases a substance much like fluorescence. When you see a scorpion glowing in the night, you know it is digesting its food. Yet you can only see a scorpion glow in the dark under UV light.

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How does scorpions glow in the dark?

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What chemical makes scorpions glow under UV light?

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Why do scorpions glow so much under UV lights?

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Why do scorpions glow in the dark and what is the reason behind their unique ability to emit fluorescence under ultraviolet light?

Scorpions glow in the dark because of a substance in their exoskeleton that reacts to ultraviolet light, causing them to emit a blue-green fluorescence. This ability is thought to help them detect prey, communicate with other scorpions, and possibly protect themselves from predators.


What makes a scorpion glow under ultraviolet light, and how does its fluorescent nature benefit the scorpion in its environment?

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Can scorpions see in ultraviolet light?

No. They can not see in ultraviolet light. They are known to glow when exposed to ultraviolet light, though.


What makes scorpions glow under black light?

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What is the collective noun for scorpions?

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