Baja California Bark Scorpion
Bark scorpions are known for their unique ability to fluoresce under an ultra violet light. Finding these arachnids is easy in the desert nights with the help of a UV (blacklight) flashlight. It is unclear why these animals are able to do this but scientists believe it may help with communication, hunting or act as protection from the intense desert sun.
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