Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A April 2017 PMID 28289227

Naturally occurring fluorescence in frogs.

Carlos Taboada, Andrés E Brunetti, Federico N Pedron, Fausto Carnevale Neto, Darío A Estrin, Sara E Bari, Lucía B Chemes, Norberto Peporine Lopes, María G Lagorio, Julián Faivovich

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Overall, the discussions express strong interest and moderate agreement with the significance of fluorescence in animals, exemplified by phrases like 'many animals glow under UV light' and references to scientific studies such as Taboada et al 2017. The tone varies from curiosity to scientific appreciation, with participants sharing examples of glowing mammals and frogs, demonstrating their engagement with the topic without dominating the conversation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that fluorescence in animals, including frogs and mammals, is a fascinating biological phenomenon worth attention.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about fluorescence and UV light effects, with many posts highlighting surprising facts and details about animal glow-in-the-dark features.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments share basic information about fluorescence, others delve into scientific processes like UV-PL, indicating moderate but not deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Though there’s recognition of the importance of fluorescent phenomena in understanding animal biology, the discussions seem to have a modest influence on broader scientific or ecological debates.

Abstract in brief

  • Fluorescence in frogs, particularly in the tree frog, is produced by a combination of lymph, glandular emission, and pigment filtering in the skin, with fluorescent compounds called hyloins derived from dihydroisoquinolinone responsible for this glow.
  • Fluorescence contributes significantly (18-29%) to the total light emitted by frogs during twilight and night, enhancing their visibility and possibly aiding in navigation or communication in low-light conditions.
  • This discovery reveals an unusual form of pigmentation in amphibians and suggests that fluorescence may play an important role in their visual perception and survival in terrestrial environments.

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felipe
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aqui são as referências que eu usei pra escrever a thread, quem quiser os artigos é só chamar na DM: -LAMB & DAVIS, 2019. Salamanders and other amphibians are aglow with biofuorescence. Nature -TABOADA et al 2017. Naturally occurring fluorescence in frogs. PNAS

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Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
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Did you know many animals and even some fossils glow under UV light? Let Jasper Ponstein tell you all about it in our latest episode of #GenuineRockstars https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q https://t.co/Q3UPpXFCzR

Aug 10, 2022 · 7 likes · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
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This evening at 8 pm CET we will release another #GenuineRockstar! Jasper Ponstein is a PhD student in vertebrate paleontology at @mfnberlin who studied animals who glow in the dark! https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q

Aug 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

The eighth #GenuineRockstar of the year was @JasperPonstein who showed us that mammal fur can glow in the dark! https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q

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Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Check out @JasperPonstein, a PhD student at the @mfnberlin. He shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLG3Eg #FossilFriday #Rocktober

Oct 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Check out @JasperPonstein, a PhD student at the @mfnberlin. He shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q #FossilFriday

Mar 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →

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Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Check out @JasperPonstein, a PhD student at the @mfnberlin. He shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q #FossilFriday

Mar 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

The eighth #GenuineRockstar of the year was @JasperPonstein who showed us that mammal fur can glow in the dark! https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q

Dec 23, 2022 · 4 likes · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Check out @JasperPonstein, a PhD student at the @mfnberlin. He shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLG3Eg #FossilFriday #Rocktober

Oct 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

PhD student @JasperPonstein @mfnberlin shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q #FossilFriday

Sep 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Check out @JasperPonstein, a PhD student at the @mfnberlin. He shows us that multiple mammal species turn bright pink when exposed to ultraviolet light, due to a process known as ultraviolet-induced photoluminescence (UV-PL). https://t.co/3cE5HLYcSo #FossilFriday

Sep 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

And did you know many animals fluoresce under UV light? Let Jasper Ponstein tell you all about it! https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q #FlashbackFriday #FluorescenceFriday

Aug 19, 2022 · 7,208 followers View post →
Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

Did you know many animals and even some fossils glow under UV light? Let Jasper Ponstein tell you all about it in our latest episode of #GenuineRockstars https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q https://t.co/Q3UPpXFCzR

Aug 10, 2022 · 7 likes · 7,208 followers View post →
Sander AK
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RT @MelanieDuring: This evening at 8 pm CET we will release another #GenuineRockstar! Jasper Ponstein is a PhD student in vertebrate paleo…

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Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X

This evening at 8 pm CET we will release another #GenuineRockstar! Jasper Ponstein is a PhD student in vertebrate paleontology at @mfnberlin who studied animals who glow in the dark! https://t.co/3cE5HLXF2Q

Aug 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 7,208 followers View post →
felipe
@bodozinh0 · X

aqui são as referências que eu usei pra escrever a thread, quem quiser os artigos é só chamar na DM: -LAMB & DAVIS, 2019. Salamanders and other amphibians are aglow with biofuorescence. Nature -TABOADA et al 2017. Naturally occurring fluorescence in frogs. PNAS

Mar 15, 2020 · 8 likes · 785 followers View post →
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