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π©βπ¬ Chemical Eng. diving in the marine conservation π π§ͺ Exploring the alchemy from the oceans π‘ π§ Do you want to join me to unveil the chemistry of the seas? Insta: @oceanvitalpulse
Last but not least...
Some fun facts explained by the National Geographic:
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Simply fascinating π€© Have a look to this research about the 'disco' clam behaviour.
Dougherty LF,Β Niebergall AK, andΒ Meyer EK. 2016Β "Examining Flashing as a Potential Prey Lure in the βDiscoβ ClamΒ ,πͺππππππ
ππ ππππ", American Malacological BulletinΒ 34(2), 160-168
This another research explores the WHY. Could it be a defense mechanism? Very interesting! Look at her eyes too π€―π
Dougherty LF, Dubielzig RR, Schobert CS, Teixeira LB, Li J. 2017 Do you see what I see? Optical morphology and visual capability of 'disco' clams (πͺππππππ
ππ ππππ). Biol Open.6, 648-653
π¬The explanation of the reflectance mechanism is based on this research:
Dougherty LF, Johnsen S, Caldwell RL, Marshall NJ. 2014 A dynamic broadband reflector built from microscopic silica spheres in the βdiscoβ clam πͺππππππ
ππ ππππ. J. R. Soc. Interface 11: 20140407. dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif...
β‘The "electric clam": electricity, bioluminescence, or an optical illusion?π
It looks like it's glowing, but πͺππππππ
ππ ππππ actually reflects light in a unique way!π‘ This trick could inspire new underwater communication and lighting sensors.
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Hola!
I am so excited to introduce this new personal project dedicated to the marine conservation ππ
Looking forward to share my learnings from the chemistry, physics and technology from the 'Big Blue', aand of course, keep learning with you.
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