EcologybioRxiv
Naturally occurring fluorescence protects the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus sp. from ultraviolet radiation
H. R. Suma, S. Prakash, D. Giri…·S. Eswarappa
This study identifies a new tardigrade species that uses natural fluorescence to protect against UV radiation, demonstrating its photoprotective function through experimental validation.
DOI 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0391