photophore
/ˈfoʊtəˌfɔr/
noun
- A light-producing organ found in certain marine animals, such as fish and squid, used for communication, camouflage, or attracting prey.
- The anglerfish uses a photophore on its head to lure prey in the deep ocean.
- Scientists study the photophore to understand how bioluminescence works in nature.
- Each photophore on the squid's body can glow in different colors to confuse predators.