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I just saw a documentary on TV. They said recent scientific research indicated that the scorpion's fluorescence acts as a full body light sensor, with the tail being the most sensitive. It helps them determine the best time for hunting.
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I had heard that too, almost like the whole body was an eye, but that was just a hypothesis last I knew. Either way, crazy stuff and thanks for the follow up.
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