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Taxonomy
Photeros shulmanae (Cohen & Morin, 1986)
Nomenclature
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Tribe: CypridininiGenus: Photeros
Species:
Photeros shulmanae (Cohen & Morin, 1986)
Usage:
valid
SUMMARY
Photeros shulmanae is a bioluminescent species of cypridinid ostracod found in San Blas, Panama. At night, male P. shulmanae ostracods produce an elaborate species-specific display in order to attract females. These displays occur as a series of rapid flashes in an upward direction, on reef walls.