Guess what this is a photo of!

[Andy M.]

It's mostly that sex thing. Mine are bigger than yours so I'm more "attractive" for a mate or used to out phase a rival or even to fight one. The Chinese water deer use theirs for aggression - they can move the tusks forward or back.Water deer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sometimes they are used for exposing their eats so scraping away a covering to expose food - a lot of the pigs do this.

Ray

Thanks, Ray. If they were on the top of his head, they'd be horns or antlers.

 

[Buck]

Is it "chemiluminescent" like the Cyalume light sticks kids carry with them on Halloween trick or treat?

 

[buckytom]

good question, buck.

is it functional, or does it only have artistic value?

 

[Jeekinz]

Not too sure about the chemicalblahblahblah part.

It's definately more functional than artsy.

 

[Jeekinz]

It does change colors though.

 

[Buck]

Is it used in a scientific application?

 

[Jeekinz]

Not scientific.

I plan to de-throne Mr. YT on this one.

 

[Buck]

Good heavens! Am I boring you?

 

[Jeekinz]

Naaa.

This one's a toughy though. lol

 

[Buck]

I plan to de-throne Mr. YT on this one.

Them's mighty high expectations, mister. You know you're challenging the equivalent of a Jedi Master?

 

[Jeekinz]

Aahh....Jedi Shmedi.

 

[Buck]

How about use in a display context, as in an illumination source for a sign?

 

[Jeekinz]

How about use in a display context, as in an illumination source for a sign?

A 'sign' can mean many things.

 

[Renee Attili]

Is it "Smart A** THinking Putty"?

 

[Buck]

I mean a sign like hangs in a bar and says "Budweiser".

 

[Jeekinz]

Is it "Smart A** THinking Putty"?

You..are not my friend.


Not a 'sign' like you mean, Buck. (check PM)

I can see I'll be nursing this thread all weekend.

 

[Buck]

I can see I'll be nursing this thread all weekend.

Oh brag, brag, brag!

C'mon people. We gotta knock Jeeks down a peg or two. Get those brainz workin'

Keep the poopy pitchforks ready, too.

 

[Jeekinz]

Uh oh......

 

[Buck]

Is it some sort of signaling device, or part of one?

 

[Jeekinz]

Yes..................