Squid's Light to Inspire New Gadgets?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/kids/2004/01/squid.html

John Roach, Sarah Ives, National Geographic Kids News


This National Geographic Kids news article describes a nocturnal squid that uses 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 article includes links to related articles and additional National Geographic Kids resources.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), Primary (K-2)
Ocean Environments: Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Deep Waters, Surface Waters
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: Vibrio fischeri, Hawaiian squid