photophore
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U

Light producing organs. In the adult they are typically located near the base of both eyestalks, on the coxae of thoracic legs 2 and 7, and on the ventral surface of the abdomen between pleopods 1-4.

For larvae see Introduction, Larval Euphausiids.

Alternative form for photophore : luminescent organ.

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