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Study finds 37 bird-of-paradise species biofluoresce, aiding mating displays and camouflage.
A new study reveals that 37 out of 45 species of birds-of-paradise exhibit biofluorescence, a trait where they absorb light and emit it as a different color.
This phenomenon is more pronounced in males, enhancing their vibrant plumage during mating displays.
Researchers from the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that this ability to glow may play a crucial role in hierarchy and courtship among these birds.
The study, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, suggests that biofluorescence could also serve as camouflage for females.
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Estudio encuentra 37 especies de aves-de-paraíso biofluoresce, ayudando a las pantallas de apareamiento y camuflaje.