A Florescent Sea Anemone in Long Wave UV Light
An image of Stichodactyla taptum anemone in long wave UV Light showing Fluorescence. This species of anemone will glow brightly when illuminated in ultra-violet(UV) light. It is thought the glow may protect the anemone from the intense ultraviolet light of the Sun in shallow water. This image is part of a series showing the identical specimen in white light and UV light.
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Animal Stichodactyla taptum Stichodactyla anemone biofluorescence biofluorescent biology colony colorful reef fluorescence fluorescent glow glowing illuminated illumination light lit lit-up marine marine biology nature ultra-violet ultraviolet underwater uv water wildlife fauna biological zoological zoology salt water saltwater sea life sealife
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