deep-sea predator

What Is The Difference Between Male And Female Angler Fish?

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Females have the unmistakable dorsal spine with its luminous flesh lure at the end. Males don’t have the same head growth or the ability to attract prey. Do male angler fish fuse females? Many of us have dealt with a clingy boyfriend or girlfriend, but some male deep-sea anglerfish take things to the extreme: In … Read more

Do Male And Female Angler Fish Melt Into Each Other?

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It’s hard to find a partner in the dark depths , so a tiny male anglerfish fuses its tissues to a more massive female during mating , allowing the two to share not only sperm but even blood and skin (SN: 7/26/75). What is the difference between male and female angler fish ? Females have … Read more