Glowing jellyfish have a lot to say

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Widder, Edith A.
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Date Issued
2000
Note

"Bioluminescence may be the most common communication on the planet; says Edith Widder of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Florida. In her view the vast majority of marine organisms-and 99 percent of the biosphere is marine-are bioluminescent. Their signals warn predators, seek help, or get attention, as in these jellyfish, shown with lights both off and on.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Form
pdf
Extent
2 p.
Subject (Topical)
Jellyfishes
Bioluminescence
Identifier
FA00007063
Additional Information
"Bioluminescence may be the most common communication on the planet; says Edith Widder of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Florida. In her view the vast majority of marine organisms-and 99 percent of the biosphere is marine-are bioluminescent. Their signals warn predators, seek help, or get attention, as in these jellyfish, shown with lights both off and on.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 1395
This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available and may be cited as: Widder, E. A. (2000). Glowing jellyfish have a lot to say. National Geographic, 198 (1).
Date Backup
2000
Date Text
2000
Date Issued (EDTF)
2000
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IID
FA00007063
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Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Person Preferred Name

Widder, Edith A.
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pdf
2 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007063
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Glowing jellyfish have a lot to say
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007063
Origin Information

2000
National Geographic Society

Washington, D.C.

Place

Washington, D.C.
Title
Glowing jellyfish have a lot to say
Other Title Info

Glowing jellyfish have a lot to say