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Moonlight, even during a full moon, is insufficient to support photosynthesis in most terrestrial plants.(The Naked Scientists)
🌕 Moonlight Intensity vs. Photosynthesis Requirements
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Full Moon Illumination: A full moon provides approximately 0.05 to 0.1 lux of illumination, with a maximum of about 0.32 lux under optimal conditions. (Worldbuilding Stack Exchange)
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Sunlight Illumination: In contrast, full sunlight delivers around 100,000 lux.
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Photosynthesis Threshold: Most plants require a minimum light intensity of about 1 to 5 μmol/m²/s to sustain photosynthesis. Moonlight intensity is less than 0.005 μmol/m²/s, which is significantly below this threshold. (Nicholas School Blogs)
🌱 Exceptions in Specialized Organisms
While terrestrial plants cannot photosynthesize under moonlight, some specialized organisms, such as certain phytoplankton and algae, might perform minimal photosynthesis under full moon conditions. However, this is typically under specific environmental conditions, like in tropical regions with clear skies and minimal water attenuation. (The Naked Scientists)
🌌 Conclusion
In summary, moonlight does not provide sufficient energy for photosynthesis in most plants. The intensity is too low to meet the energy requirements for the photosynthetic process.
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