Question: Why don’t all animals glow
I am interested in this question because I want to find out if humans could learn to make light in the same way that animals make light and use this as a way of providing light to our own lives. I am also curious to know if we can take their genes and put them into trees to light up our streets.
Rounds of Research:
Round 1: How do animals glow?
Round 2: How do some animals use light to help them survive (avoid being eaten and/or get their own nutrients)?
Round 3: How do some animals use light to help them reproduce?
hey Joseph!
I love your topic! This topic is really interesting and I’ve never thought about it before you mentioned it. What made you choose this topic? I do know that glowing animals have an increased chance of being spotted by predators. Evolution might be one of the factors.
Looking forward to your research!
xx
ronnie
Hello Joseph,
This is a compelling topic that you chose. I also wonder why animals glowed, and wondered if there were any negative effects for them glowing, for example: if they glowed, then predators would see them easier, a negative trait.
I can’t wait to learn more,
Karen Zoulau
Hi Joseph,
This is a very interesting topic question you have chosen! I have never really thought about this question before and it will be very interesting to learn more through your three rounds of research.
Best of luck!
I am looking forward to your future posts!
Hi Joseph!!
I love your topic! I love animals who glow and I just wish I could keep them as a pet 🙂
What made you choose this question for your research?
-Lokshana 🙂
Here are some sources that can help with your research.
1. https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/08/06/animals-glow-bioluminescence/
2. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/why-do-certain-animals-eyes-glow-in-the-dark.html