News Chemistry Here’s a clue to how this tube worm’s slime can glow blue for days Scientists start to untangle the chemistry behind the mysterious light When threatened, marine parchment tube worms exude a sticky mucus that glows blue in the dark. David Liittschwager By Carolyn Wilke May 19, 2020 at 8:00 am - More than 2 years ago Read another version of this article at Science News Explores Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Predators that tread on a colony of parchment tube worms may find themselves slimed.
