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Hawaiian bobtail squid
Euprymna scolopes
The Hawaiian bobtail squid is a small, nocturnal cephalopod native to the shallow coastal waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This species is renowned for its symbiotic relationship with bioluminescent bacteria (Vibrio fischeri), which enables it to produce light and camouflage …
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- This squid can regulate the amount of light it emits by controlling the population of its symbiotic bacteria daily.
- Hawaiian bobtail squid are famous for their ability to glow in the dark, thanks to the bacteria living inside a special light organ. They are frequently used in scientific research for studies on symbiosis and camouflage.
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