Bioluminescence in Pelagic Octopods

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1981-01
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Robison, Bruce H.
Young, Richard Edward
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A. peculiar circumoral organ in a pelagic bolitaenid octopus luminesced brilliantly when treated with H2O2. This is the first confirmed luminescent organ In an octopus. Similar organs are found only in females of Eledonella pygmaea , Japetella diaphana (sensu lato) approaching sexual matunty. The luminescent organs may function to attract mates.
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Robison BH, Young RE. 1981. Bioluminescence in pelagic octopods. Pac Sci 35(1): 39-44.
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Pacific Science Volume 35, Number 1, 1981
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