Dr. Spencer Nyholm: Squids that Light Up the Night and How They Protect Their Eggs

About this episode

Dr. Spencer Nyholm discusses the relationship between Hawaiian Bobtail Squid and bioluminescent bacteria and their role in egg protection.

We chat with Dr. Spencer Nyholm about the symbiotic relationship between the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid and the bioluminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri (now called Aliivibrio fischeri), and how they use bacteria to protect their eggs. If you liked our interview with Dr. Nishiguchi, you'll also love this episode! This episode was recorded in Fall 2022.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Spencer Nyholm

Topics covered

• bioluminescence
• symbiotic relationships
• Hawaiian Bobtail Squid
• egg protection
• marine biology

Keywords

• squid
• bioluminescent bacteria
• Hawaiian Bobtail Squid
• egg protection
• Vibrio fischeri

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vibrio fischeri, Aliivibrio fischeri

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