Biofluorescence in the herpetofauna of northeast Bangladesh

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Biofluorescence in the herpetofauna of northeast Bangladesh

Authors

Marjan Maria, Hassan Al-Razi, Amaël Borzée, Sabir Bin Muzaffar

Journal

Herpetozoa

Publication Year

2022

Abstract

Fluorescence is a poorly documented phenomenon in vertebrates and has been suggested to play several biological roles. With increased study, the number of species in which biofluorescence has been identified is increasing steadily. We conducted a UV light survey for biofluorescence in the herpetofauna in Lawachara National Park, Bangladesh and found biofluorescence in one amphibian (Microhyla berdmorei) and three reptile species (Boiga cyanea, Cyrtodactylus tripuraensis and Hemidactylus platyurus).

Keywords

UV biofluorescence herpetofauna amphibians reptiles Hemidactylus platyurus Lawachara National Park northeast Bangladesh

Categories

Academic

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Biofluorescence in the herpetofauna of northeast Bangladesh