Image of the Day: Glowing Skin

The chain catshark (Scyliorhinus rotifer) can adjust the contrast in its biofluorescence patterning, potentially aiding communication with other members of its species.

The Scientist Staff

Apr 28, 2016 | 1 min read

© J. SPARKS, D. GRUBER, V. PIERIBONE(See D.F. Gruber et al., “Biofluorescence in catsharks (Scyliorhinidae): Fundamental description and relevance for elasmobranch visual ecology,” Scientific Reports, 2016.)

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