I Contain Multitudes: Nature's Cutest Symbiosis--The Bobtail Squid
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The bobtail squid is no bigger than a walnut and is a tasty mouthful for predators in the coastal waters of Hawaii. However, the species continues to thrive in these waters in part because of its symbiotic relationship with a bioluminescent bacteria, which renders the squid virtually invisible to predators. Part of the "I Contain Multitudes" series.
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Runtime: 8 minutes 6 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Marine Life, Oceanography
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: Tangled Bank Studios
- Series: I Contain Multitudes
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