CBC Top Stories5h ago
The female anglerfish's shiny lure may be as irresistible to her lovers as it is to her prey
Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/anglerfish-mating-lure-9.7170920?cmp=rss
CBC Technology Science7h ago
The female anglerfish's shiny lure may be as irresistible to her lovers as it is to her prey
Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/anglerfish-mating-lure-9.7170920?cmp=rss
Nicholas A. Ferrell22h ago

Development of the Anglerfish Lure

I am a long-time admirer of the anglerfish, one of the ocean's most aesthetic creatures. The University of Kansas news service published a news release about an open access study vt Alex J. Maile and Matthew P. Davis titled The Evolution of Lures in Anglerfishes (Acanthuriformes: Lophioidei): Investigating Nature's Tackle Box. The summary notes that researchers believe that the anglerfish lure first developed in the modern anglerfish's ancestors about 72 million years ago. The researchers […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/development-of-the-anglerfish-lure-04-20-26/

[Quote] Development of the Anglerfish Lure

I learned that some researchers believe the anglerfish lure first developed in the modern anglerfish’s ancestors some 72 million years ago.

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NewsletterTF3d ago

Deep-Sea Predators Master Dual Survival: Lures Serve Both Hunger and Heart

How do anglerfish use their lures to survive? New research shows these deep-sea fish use light to find both food and mates in the dark ocean.

#deepseafish, #anglerfish, #marinescience, #evolution, #oceanlife

https://newsletter.tf/anglerfish-lures-food-and-mate-study/

NewsletterTF3d ago

Scientists studied over 100 anglerfish species to learn how they survive. Their lures are 72 million years old and work better than we thought.

#deepseafish, #anglerfish, #marinescience, #evolution, #oceanlife
https://newsletter.tf/anglerfish-lures-food-and-mate-study/

Anglerfish lures help catch food and mates in 2026 science study

How do anglerfish use their lures to survive? New research shows these deep-sea fish use light to find both food and mates in the dark ocean.

NewsletterTF
wenzellabsApr 14
yet another #anglerfish #oslo #rainbow #gaypride #vaterland
wenzellabsApr 12

the anglerfish, now in my shop at lectronz:

https://lectronz.com/products/anglerfish

have your kids read under the blanket.

and learn to solder.

#anglerfish

wenzellabsApr 10

my latest kit the anglerfish is now available at lectronz. both in light and in the dark =)

charge 10 seconds, have light for 30 minutes.

https://lectronz.com/products/anglerfish

#solder #soldering #kit #anglerfish #anglerfisch

Show threadPaul Arnheim-ProjektApr 10
I'm sorry for a typo It's #anglerfish, not "angerfish", although this frogfish could be an angry hungry fish.
Show threadwenzellabsMar 29

@VoltPaperScissors <3

#anglerfish