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Squid-Aliivibrio Symbiosis

Bobtail Squid

Bobtail Squid

Bobtail squid rely on their mutualist bacteria Allivibrio fischerii to generate light. The bacteria inhabits a special light organ in the squid's mantle and receives sugars and amino acids in exchange for light.

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