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Bookmark or Share- Anglerfish - WikipediaThe anglerfish are fish of the teleost order Lophiiformes (/ ˌ l ɒ f i ɪ ˈ f ɔːr m iː z /). [1] They are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a modified luminescent fin ray (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure for other fish.
- 16 Amazing Deep-sea Anglerfish Facts - Fact AnimalAnglerfish have a huge head, a vast mouth, and a flattened body. All anglerfish are carnivorous, so their adaptations all help them catch prey. But there are differences detween the surface living and deep-sea species.
- Anglerfish | Deep-sea, Benthic, Adaptations | Britannicaanglerfish, any of about 210 species of marine fishes of the order Lophiiformes. Anglers are named for their method of “fishing” for their prey. The foremost spine of the dorsal fin is located on the head and is modified into a “fishing rod” tipped with a fleshy “bait.”
- Anglerfish - National GeographicDiscover the incredible anglerfish, denizen of the ocean's deep, lightless realms. Learn how these predators attract their victims with bits of luminous flesh.
- Anglerfish: Biology, bioluminescence and lifecycle | Live ScienceAnglerfish are one of the most frightening creatures to swim in the ocean. If its bucket-sized mouth bearing razor-sharp teeth, tiny frosted eyes and spiky fines weren’t scary...
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