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The majority of the comments appreciate the clam's unique light scattering properties, with phrases like 'electric flame' and 'cool light scattering trick' conveying fascination, while the mention of 'visual display' and links to videos suggest active curiosity and some engagement. The tone is enthusiastic but focused on scientific wonder rather than deep technical analysis, aligning with moderate interest and engagement levels.
Most discussions recognize the scientific curiosity and acknowledge the fascinating light scattering mechanism of the disco clam, supporting a positive view of the publication.
The posts show strong interest, especially with hashtags like #marinebiology and comments highlighting the clam's visual effects, indicating active curiosity.
Conversations include references to specific phenomena like the flashing effect and links to videos, demonstrating moderate engagement and discussion depth.
The discussions reflect an appreciation for the biological and visual significance, though not directly addressing broader impacts beyond scientific interest.
Fun fact: the electric flame, or disco, clam looks electric, but this is actually a cool light scattering trick: 1 side of lip tissue is highly reflective & the other is highly absorbing, giving the illusion of flashing ⚡
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The disco clam Ctenoides ales creates stunning visual displays through a novel light scattering process involving microscopic silica spheres, not bioluminescence. This efficient broadband reflector enables vibrant…
Quick facts about this bivalve that can put on a light show. The electric disco clam creates a striking display through scattered light from microscopic silica spheres on its mantle, allowing it to alternate between…
This real time video shows the rapid transition from white to red on the mantle edge, creating a flashing appearance. The clam's unique display is due to microscopic silica spheres that scatter light, producing vivid…
Fun fact: the electric flame, or disco, clam looks electric, but this is actually a cool light scattering trick: 1 side of lip tissue is highly reflective & the other is highly absorbing, giving the illusion of flashing ⚡
And now for something a little different... #marinebiology #discoClam #electricClam youtu.be/zQtgDFiBf4A?...
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... 10.1098/rsif.2014.0407 * http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2009.0013.focus * http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature01941. 'Disco clams' use their ...
Interface 10.1098/rsif.2014.0407, 2014. Diesen Artikel empfehlen: Digitalausgaben; Printausgaben; Topseller; Bundles. Titelbild des Magazins ...
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