Figure 15.25 Some species of deep sea anglerfish have bioluminescent lures. Victims curious about the lure are quickly eaten by the predator. This female of genus Melanocoetus is about 10 centimeters (4 inches) long and carries a permanently attached parasitic male. Datyne A. MurawskiNational Geogaphic Stodk

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Figure 15.25 Some species of deep sea anglerfish have bioluminescent
lures. Victims curious about the lure are quickly eaten by the predator.
This female of genus Melanocoetus is about 10 centimeters (4 inches)
long and carries a permanently attached parasitic male.
Datyne A. MurawskiNational Geogaphic Stodk
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 15.25 Some species of deep sea anglerfish have bioluminescent lures. Victims curious about the lure are quickly eaten by the predator. This female of genus Melanocoetus is about 10 centimeters (4 inches) long and carries a permanently attached parasitic male. Datyne A. MurawskiNational Geogaphic Stodk
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