Scorpion under UV light
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Scorpion |
| Scientific name | Scorpiones |
| Taxonomic group | Arachnida |
| Level | Order |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Selection and adaptations | Selection |
| Selection | Morphology |
| Change over time | Life cycles |
| Behavior | Social; Parental |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Arachnids |
| Date | July 06, 2004 |
Scorpion and young glowing under UV light. Scorpions, as can be seen here, fluoresce when placed under ultraviolet light. Biologists use battery-powered UV lights to look for them in the field. Scientists are not yet sure why they fluoresce. Compare with the image under normal light.
