This article discusses the squid light organ, squid-bacteria (Vibrio) symbiosis, and the requirement of a bacterial toxin for light organ development. Part of the Funny by Nature website, it also features this scientific discovery in the form of a cartoon. This web page also features links to related websites.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type:
Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations,
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), General Public
Ocean Environments: Surface Waters, Deep Waters
