UltimApe@ultimape• almost 6 years ago

Replying to @gwern

@gwern @The_Lagrangian The light organ itself develops in interplay with bacteria and impacts a large number of other parts of the organism. As far as I can tell, bacteria improve mucous function and that has a direct impact on smell to the extent that it in artificial noses: https://t.co/MoVrHAgE5W