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Why do animals eyes glow in the dark but humans don't?
Animals' eyes appear to glow in the dark due to a layer called the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer behind the retina that helps animals see better in low light conditions. Humans do not possess this reflective layer in their eyes, so our eyes do not exhibit the same glowing effect in the dark.
Can some mushrooms give off light?
Although the majority of mushrooms don't, believe it or not, there are 71 species of mushrooms that are bioluminescent- they glow or give off a light. Scientific America has a great article about the most recent discovery last year, of 7 species of fungi that glow. Intensely cool question!
What is a Foxfire fungus?
Foxfire fungus, also known as bioluminescent fungi, refers to various species of fungi that emit a greenish light in dark environments. This phenomenon is caused by a biochemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase, similar to the glow seen in fireflies. Commonly found in decaying wood and forest soils, foxfire is most often associated with species like Mycena chlorophos and Armillaria mellea. The glow is thought to attract insects, which help in spore dispersal.
Can eating fungus kill you?
Well, this would depend on the type of fungi. Some white fungi, for example, a midnight glow, are poisonous. Other species of fungi, like a fairy mushroom,are edible and taste very delightful.
5 importance of plants to human and animals?
Plants are a major food source, they produce the oxygen we breath, they have medical properties and they help climate control for us and other animals on this planet. With out plants earth would be a mostly dead planet.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Why_plants_are_important_in_human_life#ixzz19JSzhV5u
Why does animals and plants glow in the dark and not others?
Because in dark our eyes can catch....
What animals can glow?
A glow worm A Glofish
Where do fish get there glow?
Glofish are really Zebra Danios that have had a jellyfish gene added artificially to make them glow.
What other animals beside the cat has eyes that glow in the dark?
No animals have eyes that glow in the dark. Some animals, particularly nocturnal predators, have a REFLECTIVE layer behind the retina, to improve their vision in poor light conditions. But these don't glow, they reflect incoming light. No incoming light, no reflection, no glow.
What animals have eyes that do not glow in the dark?
giraffes
Do bones glow when you die?
No. Go to a museum and you will see ancient bones of people and animals they do not glow.
How do you breed glow fish?
Glow fish are Zebra Danios (Brachydanio rereio) that have had an extra gene from a jellyfish added artificially to make them glow. I do not know if their fry will carry the artificial "glow" gene ot not. In order to breed them you will have to follow the basic rules for breeding Danios.
Do you glow worms turn into butterflies?
they do not turn into moths nor butterflies but an insect known as the fungi nat
What animals glow under UV lights?
Scorpions do...
What makes foxfire stumps glow?
Foxfire stumps glow due to bioluminescent fungi, specifically certain species of mycological organisms like Armillaria mellea and Mycena chlorophos. These fungi produce light through biochemical reactions involving luciferin and luciferase enzymes, which are activated in the presence of oxygen. The phenomenon is often seen in decaying wood, where the fungi thrive on the organic matter. This glow serves various ecological functions, including attracting insects for spore dispersal.
Why are scientists making glow in the dark animals?
to help science
Why do glow sticks kill plants if they are non toxic?
"Non-toxic" generally means non-toxic to animals and specifically to humans. It's possible for something to be more or less innocuous to animals but highly toxic to plant life. Copper, for example.
