There are many amazing phenomena in nature, one of which is that some animals emit a unique luminous effect when illuminated by a purple light flashlight. This phenomenon is called bioluminescence.

This article explores which animals glow when exposed to purple light and the science behind this glowing phenomenon.

1. Which animals will glow when illuminated by a uv flashlight?

The animals that glow when illuminated by a purple light flashlight include:

1. Fireflies

In the dark, fireflies emit bright fluorescence because their luminescent cells contain two special chemicals – luciferin and luciferase.

These chemicals are activated by oxygen in the firefly’s light-emitting cells, releasing photons.

2. Jellyfish

Jellyfish are marine creatures that glow in the dark because their bodies contain a chemical called jellyfish.

When illuminated by a purple light, jellyfish reacts with oxygen and releases photons.

3. Coral

Corals are marine organisms that glow in the dark because they contain a chemical called “coralin” in their bodies.

When illuminated by a purple light, coralline reacts with oxygen and releases photons.

4. Jellyfish

Jellyfish are marine creatures that glow in the dark because their bodies contain a chemical called jellyfish.

When illuminated by a purple light, jellyfish reacts with oxygen and releases photons.

5. Certain fish

Some fish can also emit light, such as the blackfin arowana and lionfish in the deep sea.

Their skin has luminescent cells that emit a unique glow when exposed to purple light.

6. Certain types of crustaceans

For example, lobsters, crabs, etc. have a chemical substance called “shell porphyrin” in their shells.

When illuminated by a purple light, the shell porphyrin reacts with oxygen, releasing photons.

2. The scientific principle why animals will glow when exposed to purple light flashlights

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Why do these animals glow when exposed to purple light? This involves the light-emitting mechanism in living organisms.

Much bioluminescence is due to the presence of special proteins called bioluminescent enzymes.

This protein catalyzes the oxidation reaction of luciferin to produce light energy.

When violet light hits fluorescein, the fluorescein absorbs the ultraviolet energy and converts it into visible light.

This is the science behind why these animals glow when exposed to purple light.

3. Summary

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Bioluminescence is an amazing natural phenomenon in which many animals fluoresce when illuminated by a purple light flashlight.

Marine organisms such as glowworms and luminous fish, terrestrial organisms such as fireflies, and other organisms such as mushrooms and bacteria all demonstrate the wonders of bioluminescence.

This is because they contain specific chemicals that absorb and react with violet light, creating a fluorescent effect.

However, not all animals will glow under purple light. When using a purple light flashlight, you also need to pay attention to protecting animals.

We hope that with the advancement of science and technology, we can reveal more mysteries of animal light and further explore the wonders of nature.