Birds of paradise glow on mating parade
In a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers found evidence of biofluorescence in most ...
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Birds-Of-Paradise Found To Biofluoresce From The Tips Of Their Beaks To Their Toes
Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...
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These Birds Glow To Find Love, And Scientists Still Have A Lot To Learn About Them
In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...
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Miss PNG honours 50 years of “PNG unity in diversity” on the pacific stage
Anna Bais, Chairlady of Miss Bird of Paradise PNG (MBoP), proudly announces that Miss PNG, May Hasola, represented the nation ...
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The Enormous Used Bookstore In Delaware That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
The Dollar Book Shuffle isn’t just a store – it’s a testament to the enduring power of the written word. In a world of ...
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The Enormous Used Bookstore In California That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
The ground floor is a treasure trove of new and used books, spanning every genre imaginable. From bestsellers to obscure ...
These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.
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Birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent
New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...
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Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates
Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.
Widespread biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise suggests enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays
New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...
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Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays
Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...