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The light on the anglerfish is called an esca. It is a bioluminescent organ that the anglerfish uses to attract prey in the deep ocean.
Anglerfish bones, anglerfish skin and a anglerfish personality.
is a species of angler fish.
The anglerfish has stem attached to the tip of its head with a small mass of glowing bacteria on the end which lures fish into the anglerfish thinking its a smaller fish but they soon find out its a trap and get snapped up by the anglerfish.
The anglerfish moves by using its modified dorsal fin, called an esca, which acts as a lure. By wiggling the esca, the anglerfish attracts prey close enough to capture in its large mouth. The anglerfish is a slow swimmer and relies on its camouflage and lure to catch food.
Baby anglerfish are called larvae or fry. When they hatch from their eggs, they are tiny and resemble their adult form but are often more transparent and have different adaptations for survival in their early stages. As they grow, they undergo significant changes, developing the distinctive lure that adult anglerfish are known for.
All oceans that are deep is were the Anglerfish lives
Anglerfish have a symbiotic relationship with bioluminescent bacteria that reside in the lure on their heads. These bacteria produce light through bioluminescence, which the anglerfish uses to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean. In return for providing a habitat, the anglerfish supplies the bacteria with nutrients. This mutualistic relationship enhances the anglerfish's hunting success while allowing the bacteria to thrive.
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at the bottom of the ocean
The Latin word for anglerfish is "Lophius." This genus includes various species of anglerfish known for their distinctive lure used to attract prey. In scientific classification, Lophius is part of the family Lophiidae.