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Do Anglerfish Fuse When They Mate?

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deep-sea anglerfish fuse bodies to mate thanks to an odd immune system. Some species of anglerfish – the deep-sea predator that uses a luminous lure to attract prey – have a bizarre way of reproducing: they fuse with their mates We now know how the fish can fuse tissues without triggering a potent immune response. … Read more

What Happens When Angler Fish Mate?

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After only a short union, the male releases and seeks out another mate Even though they form these tight bonds during mating, reproduction occurs via external fertilization . The female releases her eggs into the deep water column, and the male immediately releases his sperm, which locate and fertilize the eggs. Can an angler fish … Read more