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thay live in the deep were ther is no light so thay use the light to achacted pray
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∙ 15y ago
Angler fish have a bioluminescent lure on their head to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean. The light is used to mimic the appearance of small fish or prey, luring curious animals closer to the fish's mouth, allowing it to ambush its prey more effectively.
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∙ 16y agoIt attracts other fish, like bait, and when they come to investigate, the angler gives them a chomp.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the live so deep that very little light gets through to them.
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∙ 12y agoanler fish have lights so see i the dark and also make their prey think it is a glowing fish!
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Where do you find glow in the dark fish?
An angler fish has a lure on its head that glows. There are more, but what they are called, I know now!
What are facts about angler fish?
Angler fish are deep-sea dwelling fish known for their bioluminescent lure used to attract prey. They have a large head with a large mouth full of sharp teeth. Female angler fish are much larger than males and are known for their parasitic mating behavior where the male fuses to the female's body.
How does an angler fish eat?
The anglerfish attracts prey using a bioluminescent lure on its head. When a fish approaches to investigate, the anglerfish uses its large mouth and sharp teeth to quickly capture and consume the prey. The anglerfish has a unique feeding strategy that allows it to efficiently catch food in the deep, dark ocean where it lives.
Is the fish can be blind?
Sharks aren't born blind.But any seeing species can suffer damage to the eyes, optic nerves or part of the brain that deals with vision. And any of these can cause blindness.In particular the Greenland Shark often picks up a parasitic shrimp which attaches itself to the shark's Eyes and eventually blinds the Shark.
What are some of the animals that live in the sea?
whales,sharks,angler fish, gulper eel, cookie cutter shark, ampire squid,fanfin angler fishfangfishoarfishdragonfishheadlight fishdumbo
What fish has a light on his head?
There isn't really a name but fish like Angler Fish, Viperfish, etc. have light on its head
What type of fish does the angler fish eat?
Almost anything that is attracted to the light on its head.
What is the name of the fish that has light in its head naturally?
is a species of angler fish.
How does the angler fish catch their food?
With their eyes. no with the light on the top of it's head.
Which animal lives deep in the ocean?
The angler fish lives here (the fish with the light in its head like the one in finding nemo):)
Why do angler fish have a light on there head?
yes and they light up to attract other fish then eat them!
What is the name of a fish which has flashing light above its head?
Does it look like this? http://ionceknewagirl.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/29_angler_fish.jpg if so then its an angler fish.
What sea creatures live in the trench zone?
Dragon Fish, octopus, angler fish, and jellyfish.
Does head light fish have light on its head?
i don't know any fish that do that but i think there's one made of gold
What are the senses of the angler fish?
Its touch senses are mostly on its head.
Why is the angler-fish threatened by humans?
The Angler fish has a fleshy growth protrudes from its head and ends near its mouth. This looks like a worm on a hook and fish seeing this thinks that there is food available and moves in to take it. When they do the Angler fish strikes
What is a anglerfish?
If you have seen finding nemo then you have seen an angler fish. It is the fish that lives in super deep water and uses a natural light conected to its body to atract other fish. A live one has never been brought to the surface since their body explodes when the pressure is removed.
