anglerfishes
Bioluminescent ocean predators
Anglerfishes are deep-sea fish known for the bioluminescent lure that dangles from a modified dorsal spine, attracting prey in the darkness.
The name reflects their fishing-like hunting method.
In some species, males are tiny parasites that fuse permanently to larger females.
The plural covers the many species in the order Lophiiformes; the singular is anglerfish.
Fungal vine disease
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- glowSteady, soft light
- light-emittingProducing visible radiation
- bioluminescentEmitting light through biology
illumination · glowing · shimmer · luminescence · mating signal
Fungal vine disease
- fang-like teethSharp, pointed dental structures
- pectoral finsFish steering appendages
Swimming appendages
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- marineRelating to the sea
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
ichthyology · vertebrate · cold-blooded · monkfish · frogfish · sea devil · batfish · goosefish
Immeasurably profound depth
- pressureForce upon contact
- hydrothermal ventsSubmarine volcanic water jets
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
- extremophileLife in harsh conditions
trench · darkness · unexplored · midnight zone · mesopelagic · lightless
Surprise strike from concealment
- engulfingSurrounding and consuming completely
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
esca
Fungal vine disease
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- glowSteady, soft light
- light-emittingProducing visible radiation
bioluminescent · illumination · glowing · shimmer · luminescence · mating signal
esca
Fungal vine disease
- fang-like teethSharp, pointed dental structures
- pectoral finsFish steering appendages
fins
Swimming appendages
saltwater · ichthyology · vertebrate · cold-blooded · monkfish · frogfish · sea devil · batfish · goosefish · deep-sea species
abyss
Immeasurably profound depth
- pressureForce upon contact
- hydrothermal ventsSubmarine volcanic water jets
- submersibleUnderwater exploration vehicle
extremophile · trench · darkness · unexplored · midnight zone · mesopelagic · lightless
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
- engulfingSurrounding and consuming completely
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending