Bioluminescence in the deep-sea cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis Verrill (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Johnsen, Sonke
Balser, Elizabeth J.
Fisher, Erin C.
Widder, Edith A.
Publisher
The Marine Biological Laboratory
Date Issued
1999
Note

This study provides the first description of bioluminescence in the cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis. We also describe the anatomy and ultrastructure of the photophores in comparison with the morphology reported for cephalopod photophores (Herring et al., 1987) and octopod suckers (Kier and Smith, 1990; Budelmann et al., 1997). In addition, we present a hypothesis to explain how the presence of light organs relates to the feeding behavior postulated for these animals. A preliminary account of this research has been presented by Johnsen et ale (1999).

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
15 p.
Subject (Topical)
Bioluminescence
Luminescent probes
Cephalopods
Photophores
Spectrophotometry
Identifier
3171575
Additional Information
This study provides the first description of bioluminescence in the cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis. We also describe the anatomy and ultrastructure of the photophores in comparison with the morphology reported for cephalopod photophores (Herring et al., 1987) and octopod suckers (Kier and Smith, 1990; Budelmann et al., 1997). In addition, we present a hypothesis to explain how the presence of light organs relates to the feeding behavior postulated for these animals. A preliminary account of this research has been presented by Johnsen et ale (1999).
This manuscript is available at http://www.biolbull.org/ and may be cited as: Johnsen, S., Balser, E. J., Fisher, E. C., & Widder, E. A. (1999). Bioluminescence in the deep-sea cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis Verrill (Mollusca: Cephalopoda). The Biological Bulletin, 197(1), 26-29.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1287.
Date Backup
1999
Date Text
1999
Date Issued (EDTF)
1999
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FADT3171575
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Johnsen, Sonke

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15 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3171575
Title Plain
Bioluminescence in the deep-sea cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis Verrill (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3171575
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The Marine Biological Laboratory
1999
single unit
Title
Bioluminescence in the deep-sea cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis Verrill (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)
Other Title Info

Bioluminescence in the deep-sea cirrate octopod Stauroteuthis syrtensis Verrill (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)