Science Conundrum

Here’s a head scratcher, courtesy of my (very) curious 11 year-old son:

moth flameIf moths are clearly attracted by light (and they are), why are they nocturnal rather than diurnal?  (he didn’t put it quite that way, but still . . .).

Good one, huh??

His Science teacher agreed, and they’re both researching it . . . .

P.S.:  at least in plants, being attracted to light is called “phototropism.”

See also, “Daddy, How Much is a Redbox?”; and “Minnesota to Adopt Text-to-911 Service.

About the author

Ross Kaplan has 19+ years experience selling real estate all over the Twin Cities. He is also a 12-time consecutive "Super Real Estate Agent," as determined by Mpls. - St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Magazine. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Ross was an attorney (corporate law), CPA, and entrepreneur. He holds an economics degree from Stanford.

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