My First Jellycat Hunt/search!!

did y'all know that scorpions glow under uv (ultraviolet) lights?

the outer layer of the scorpions exoskeleton is called a cuticle. on the cuticle is a thin layer called, the hyaline layer. this is the layer on the scorpions exoskeleton that reacts to the uv (ultraviolet) lights and makes it glow.

what's even cooler is that scientists figured out that this thin layer on the cuticle of the exoskeleton is really really strong. so strong in fact that if you were to shine a uv(ultraviolet) light on a dead, or fossilized scorpion, it would still glow like it does when it's alive.

also, when the scientists preserve the scorpion specimens in jars, the hyaline layer will make the liquid of the jar glow as well.

one thing to point out though is, after molting, the scorpions don't glow immediately. the cuticles would have to first completely harden in order for the hyaline layer of the cuticle to glow under the light.

scientists don't know for sure why the scorpions glow though.

hello! I wanted to start a thing where I share new facts about animals that i learn everyday. I will do lots of research on the things I share before I post them. the credit to this picture goes to Google, but specifically; https://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2017/10/06/glowing-scorpions/

the credit of where I got the info is below (from various sights and such):

https://www.terminix.com/blog/bug-facts/why-do-scorpions-glow-under-ultraviolet-light/

https://kidsdiscover.com/quick-reads/makes-scorpions-glow-ultraviolet-light/

Amazing!!!

My own twist on the ponysona trend :)

My warden's tarot card

September 2nd, 2023

On August 31st, we went to Jacobsburg. When we waddled over to the bird area, we saw that a Fall Webworms nest had fallen out of the tree and onto the ground. There was some storms I think the day before and since the Fall Webworms lay their eggs and make their nest on the edge of branches in trees, it is a very likely thing to happen. I hope all the baby Fall Webworms survive.

Fall Webworms are considered pests and can sometimes even be confused as invasive species. Fall Webworms are actually native to North America. They can be found all over, even up to Canada and down to Mexico. Fall Webworms do not harm trees or plants. They are actually one of the most important pollinators for our trees and many other native plants. The only "harm" they do is cause cosmetic damages.

A female Fall Webworm will make her nest on the ends of branches, taking a few leaves into the nest. She will then lay her eggs in there. The baby Fall Webworms will eventually hatch into caterpillars and feed on the leaves inside the nest. As they get older and bigger and stronger, they will go deeper into the nest to eat the leaves inside.

Fall Webworms are a native species that is beneficial to North America.

My dragon age origins character and her multiple outfits throughout the game:

Daenyris Cousland- Female noble/Cousland

I romanced Leliana with her

Day 8/31

Hall of Deities - Seeds' Grave (not from the game; made this on my own; on dutch's island in New Dawn)

far cry 5 Playlist slaps

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