The Angler fish is one of the most ugliest animals in existence, but there way of luring and hunting is very impressive. Their height can vary from 20cm to 1 meter and they weigh around 50kg. These fish are named after their characteristic methods of predation. Anglerfish typically have at least one long filament sprouting from the middle of the head this resembles the preys animal and they to act as bait to lure other predators close enough for the anglerfish to devour them whole. The jaws are triggered in automatic reflex by contact with the tentacle.
Saturday 6 April 2013
Amazing animals: Angler fish
The Angler fish is one of the most ugliest animals in existence, but there way of luring and hunting is very impressive. Their height can vary from 20cm to 1 meter and they weigh around 50kg. These fish are named after their characteristic methods of predation. Anglerfish typically have at least one long filament sprouting from the middle of the head this resembles the preys animal and they to act as bait to lure other predators close enough for the anglerfish to devour them whole. The jaws are triggered in automatic reflex by contact with the tentacle.
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