- The first 6 of 7 tentacle-photophores in Pyroteuthis addolux.
The double construction of the large, oval Pyroteuthis tentacle-photophores is best seen here in photophore number 5 with the smaller component (white) seen at the distal end of the yellowish oval component.
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Figure. Tentacular photophores of Pyroteuthis addolux. Top - Tentacle base showing the proximal three photophores. Bottom - Tentacle except for the club showing three of the distal photophores. Photographs by R. Young.
- The 4 tentacle-photophores of Pterygioteuthis microlampas.
The double photophores are absent in Pterygioteuthis.
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Figure. Tentacular photophores of Pterygioteuthis microlampas. Top - Unfixed tentacle. Bottom - Live squid.
Pyroteuthid Tentacular Photophores
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Laboratoire Arago, Banyuls-Sur-Mer, France
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