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Bobtail squids of the genus Euprymna are small in size with a benthic habit. Such small size results in their insignificance in fisheries and aquaculture focused for human consumption. The unique ability of the voluntary adhesion system and symbiotic bacteria used for bioluminescence is now a primary research focus with potential industrial and biomedical applications. Their small size is well suited for the home aquarium with small volume. Culture of this cephalopod group can therefore serve both research and recreational purposes. Aquaculture in the laboratory provides valuable information for culture methodology that is utilized throughout the entire life cycle of several consecutive generations. This small size and benthic habit of Euprymna are advantageous for small-scale closed or open seawater culture systems. Major trends for culturing Euprymna are similar to other cephalopod groups, particularly benthic octopus that also produce planktonic hatchlings. Reduction of the cost of production is necessary for future large-scale production, with novel protocols for live feed requirements of planktonic young in the nursing phase.
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Nabhitabhata, J., Nishiguchi, M. (2014). Euprymna hyllebergi and Euprymna tasmanica . In: Iglesias, J., Fuentes, L., Villanueva, R. (eds) Cephalopod Culture. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8648-5_15
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