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The fungi that glow in completely dark forests

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In an attempt to visually conquer the pitch-black woods, several species utilize specific internal enzymes to generate their own spooky, highly vibrant light. This bioluminescence radiates purely from the decaying wood they inhabit, creating an incredibly eerie, neon green glow under the canopy.

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