This National Geographic news article describes a type of nocturnal squid found in the ocean around Hawaii which mates using a built-in flashlight to hide its shadow from predatory fish on the seafloor. Its unique light organ - composed of stacks of silvery reflector plates that surround colonies of luminescent, symbiotic bacteria - may inspire a new generation of high-tech miniature gadgets. This 2-page article includes links to related articles and additional National Geographic resources.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8) Ocean Environments: Surface Waters, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf Topics: Biosphere:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biosphere:Microbiology, Ecology:Symbiotic RelationsKeywords: bobtail squid, Euprymma scolopes, bioluminescence, Vibrio fischeri
