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Animals which produce light directly are known as producing Bioluminescence. Anglerfish are different. They do not produce the light with their own bodies like fire flies, rather they have a unique relationship with bacteria called symbiosis, and the bacteria actually produce the light for the anglerfish. This symbiotic relationship is called bioluminesce.
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From Wikipedia:
The term symbiosis (from the Greek: σύν syn"with"; and βίωσις biosis "living") commonly describes close and often long-term interactions between different biological species.
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What is the name of the fish that has light in its head naturally?
is a species of angler fish.
What is the light on the angler fish called?
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.
What is the scientific term for an animal that produces light?
The scientific term for an animal that produces light is "bioluminescent." This natural phenomenon is often seen in marine organisms like jellyfish and anglerfish, where chemical reactions within their bodies create light.
Which fish has light on top of its head to attract smaller fish?
An anglerfish
How does anglerfish produce light?
She doesn't make light for real her shiney and bright colors let you see that!
What the purpose of the hanging light on a anglerfish?
it is to attract other fish so that it can eat them.
What name is the angler fish light?
The light produced by anglerfish is called a bioluminescent lure. This lure is created by symbiotic bacteria that live in a specialized organ on the fish's head, known as the esca. The light attracts prey in the dark depths of the ocean, aiding the anglerfish in hunting.
What is the kind of fish in finding Nemo with the light on it?
Some deep sea anglerfish of the aphotic zone emit light from their esca to attract prey. This bioluminescence is a result of symbiosis with bacteria. The bacteria enter the esca from the seawater through small vents. In the confines of the esca they can multiply until their density is such that their collective glow is very bright.
What are the body parts of a puffer fish?
Anglerfish bones, anglerfish skin and a anglerfish personality.
Do male anglerfish have a light above their head?
No, male anglerfish do not have a light above their head. The bioluminescent lure is a characteristic feature of female anglerfish, which they use to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean. Males are typically much smaller than females and have adapted to find a mate rather than hunt, often attaching themselves to the female for reproductive purposes.
Why anglerfish have to live in the abyss?
it needs a very dark place to light it up and attract preys for it to eat...
Name two things that give out natural light?
fire sun
