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Atlantic Puffin Beaks Glow Under Ultraviolet Light
Original: The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) has an interesting factoid: their colorful beak plates absorb ultraviolet light
A biology factoid about the Atlantic Puffin is making the rounds: the seabird's colourful beak plates absorb ultraviolet light and fluoresce under blacklight. People are sharing the detail as a striking example of hidden traits in familiar wildlife, noting the bird's scientific name Fratercula arctica and its remarkable appearance.
Why now: The fluorescent beak trait is a surprising, little-known fact about a well-loved bird.
Atlantic PuffinFratercula arctica
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- The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) has an interesting factoid: their colorful beak plates absorb ultraviolet light and fluoresce under blacklight. # birds # nature # wildlife # biology · tangledwing@ohai.social · 71
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