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Published Date: June 13, 2026

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Fire salamanders reveal hidden turquoise glow when exposed to UV radiation

An international research team has discovered that the fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is biofluorescent.

Source Phys.org Updated May 27, 2026 AI Summary

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An international research team has discovered that the fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is biofluorescent. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science shows that the salamander reflects turquoise light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. This phenomenon had gone unnoticed until now, despite decades of research on this amphibian species.

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