This article discusses the research behind the bioluminescent millipedes. These rare species are classified as Motyxia. Paul Marek is an entomologist who was determined to find these rare millipedes near San Luis Obispo, California. Marek set out on his journey in 2013. Bioluminescent millipedes are fluorescent, meaning they glow a green hue under UV light. Marek found it easier to search for the millipedes during the night. Soon after arriving at his location he found three bioluminescent millipedes. In a previous article written by Marek, he described in depth the characteristics of these rare millipedes. He found that as the elevation of the millipedes habitat increased so did the brightness of their skin. As the brightness of their skin
