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The secret color signals sent by birds-of-paradise

A new study reveals evidence of biofluorescence

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Katherine Holmes
02/05/2025 18:30 ‧ 2 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Biofluorescence is a process by which organisms make light. It has been observed in many different species of the animal kingdom, most recently in birds-of-paradise. Already famous for their eye-catching colors and striking plumage, researchers now believe that birds-of-paradise may use secret colors signals to communicate with one another!

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