Initial Publication Date: May 10, 2006

Squid-Vibrio Symbiosis

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An adult Euprymna scolopes, a species of bioluminescent sepiolid squid
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Explore Squid-Vibrio Symbiosis & Bioluminescence in the Classroom


Colonies of the bioluminescent marine bacterium Vibrio fischeri
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Advanced Resources


Ventral dissection of an adult Euprymna scolopes
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Meet the Scientists


  • Dr. Cheryl A. Whistler. This University of New Hampshire faculty page features a summary of Dr. CA Whistler's current research. Using the symbiosis of the bioluminescent bacterium, Vibrio... (more info)
  • Eric V. Stabb, Ph.D. . This University of Georgia faculty page features Eric V. Stabb, Assistant Professor of Microbiology. His research focuses on the light organ symbiosis between the... (more info)
  • Margaret McFall-Ngai Lab. (more info)
  • The Ruby Lab. This University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical Microbiology and Immunology website features the Edward G. Ruby Lab. The Ruby Lab is attempting to define the behavioral, physiological... (more info)
  • Visick Lab: Home of the Vibrio-Euprymna Symbiosis. This website features general information about the lab of Karen Visick, which studies the genes needed to establish an interaction between the small Hawaiian squid Euprymna... (more info)
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Additional Resources


For additional resources about Squid-Vibrio symbiosis, search the Microbial Life collection.