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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

Are There Different Species Of Anglerfish?

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There are more than 200 species of anglerfish , most of which live in the murky depths of the Atlantic and antarctic oceans , up to a mile below the surface, although some live in shallow, tropical environments. What is the scariest angler fish ? An underwater robot exploring the deep seas captured the first … Read more