Facts about Deep Sea Dwelling Anglerfish
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Deep-sea dwelling anglerfish belong to the order Lophiiformes, which contains over 300 described species distributed across multiple families.
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A deep-sea dwelling anglerfish hunts in near-total darkness at depths exceeding 200 meters, using its iconic illicium and esca to lure prey within striking range.
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Female deep-sea dwelling anglerfish can be several times larger than males, with some species showing among the most extreme sexual size dimorphism of any vertebrate.
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In deep-sea dwelling anglerfish, sexual parasitism occurs when tiny males permanently fuse their bodies to a much larger female, sharing her bloodstream.
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The bioluminescent lure of female deep-sea dwelling anglerfish is produced by symbiotic bacteria that emit light through a chemical reaction.