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Not all ctenophores are bioluminescent: Pleurobrachia.
The Biological Bulletin
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December 1, 1995|
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Introduction
Planktonic marine invertebrates are noted for their ability to produce light (Herring, 1987; Haddock and Case, 1994), but even among these organisms, the phylum Ctenophora is remarkable for the extent of bioluminescence expression. Because there have been no systematic investigations, speculation about the true extent of bioluminescence ability in ctenophores comes mainly from secondary sources. According to Ruppert and Barnes (1994), "Ctenophores are noted for their luminescence, which is characteristic of all species." Others agree that "all ...
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