Ancient Fish Biofluorescence Origins
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Fish biofluorescence has evolved more than 100 times in 112 million years, researchers reveal

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New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of biofluorescence in fishes and the range of brilliant colors involved in this biological phenomenon.
Biofluorescence evolved more than 100 times in marine teleosts and is estimated to date back about 112 million years , with the first instance occurring in eels.
The majority of the 459 known biofluorescent species are associated with coral reefs.
The researchers also note that the numerous wavelengths of fluorescent emissions found in this study could have implications for identifying novel fluorescent molecules.
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