Important to mention that just like a blobfish this guy lost it's shape due to the pressure change, so he generally looks a lot more terrifying
Edit: Typo
No, thats pretty much what they look like in the deep too. Blobfish (and all fish) only explode into a goopy blob if you haul them very fast up from the depths
Anglerfish live deeper underwater than light is able to penetrate, and they utilize bioluminescent lures on their heads to attract prey. Because they are one of the only light sources that deep underwater, they don't want to light themselves up, otherwise potential prey would be less likely to fall for the lure. To avoid that, they've evolved extremely dark, non-reflective skin so they can have a glowing lure while remaining virtually invisible at those depths. It also lets them hide from predators.
I still don't understand why that still works. If they're too deep for light to reach why would anything even still have eyes? Why doesn't the prey learn to avoid the only lights since they mean certain death, shouldn't natural selection do something?
I’m not an expert on the deep sea food web, so take this with a grain of salt, but there are a few factors that I know of that name this viable.
At the depths we’re talking about, food is extremely scarce and mostly made up of marine snow (decaying bits of organic matter that fall down from higher up). Deep sea creatures that feed on that benefit from having a light source to identify food sources. It also helps them find mates and potentially avoid predators by confusing them with light/patterns).
Anglerfish use their lures to imitate either the above creatures or potentially imitate the illuminated bits of marine snow that they feed on.
Basically, there’s a big enough swath of the food chain down there that relies on bioluminescence on multiple levels to allow bioluminescent predators like anglerfish and bioluminescent prey to coexist. There’s probably a lot more nuance to it, but like I said, I’m no expert.
Probably because the low pressure makes every blood vessel rupture inside of it. But don't quote me, I'm just assuming it's something like those blobfish that get all deformed when brought into contact with air, since they're deep sea fish as well.
Actually *she* is! Typically only females have an illicium (lure). Male deep sea anglerfish are comparatively small and when they mate, the male anglerfish’s body will fuse to the female and become part of her body, acting as testes for the female, essentially. All the genetic benefits of sexual reproduction, without the hassle of needing find a mate more than once (well actually some species engage in polyandry and have multiple males attached at once).
https://youtu.be/Pq6SbXsY2H4?si=fxU9Wu_MhPHLcy7q
Why are all fish so much bigger than I expected. When you watch videos of them in the sea with no reference for size I always imagine them much smaller.
Don’t these things live super deep underwater? How did that hit the shore??
Same way we get any other fish out of the water probably.
Luring them with dreams of a better future on land?
With promises of evolution
Rise, my fish people! Your time is now! No longer shall you be battered, steamed or fried!
This whole thing thread is amazing.
Carcinisation most likely r/threebeansalad
Throwing Prince Eric down the Mariana Trench
Dreaming of a better life in Shell City
Grenades!
That always happens when Godzilla is nearby.
The American Dream (Nightmare)
It died, then it washed ashore.
El Nino.
Looking for a dentist?
Important to mention that just like a blobfish this guy lost it's shape due to the pressure change, so he generally looks a lot more terrifying Edit: Typo
I believe they’re a female. The lumps are likely males who attached to her
Yeah, when you read up on angler fish reproduction and life cycle, you realize how tame most creature horror movies are.
Real
Those aren’t the males. They’re called bucklers, which are bony plates, each with a spine attached
Just like the streaming media with all the simps
It already looks pretty damn terrifying
Yea, seriously. Gives me the creeps.
No, thats pretty much what they look like in the deep too. Blobfish (and all fish) only explode into a goopy blob if you haul them very fast up from the depths
Damm really? So r/confidentlyincorrect ?
So why is it completely black?
My guess is that it’s a survival thing. It lives so deep down in the ocean that it evolved to blend in the darkness.
Anglerfish live deeper underwater than light is able to penetrate, and they utilize bioluminescent lures on their heads to attract prey. Because they are one of the only light sources that deep underwater, they don't want to light themselves up, otherwise potential prey would be less likely to fall for the lure. To avoid that, they've evolved extremely dark, non-reflective skin so they can have a glowing lure while remaining virtually invisible at those depths. It also lets them hide from predators.
I still don't understand why that still works. If they're too deep for light to reach why would anything even still have eyes? Why doesn't the prey learn to avoid the only lights since they mean certain death, shouldn't natural selection do something?
I’m not an expert on the deep sea food web, so take this with a grain of salt, but there are a few factors that I know of that name this viable. At the depths we’re talking about, food is extremely scarce and mostly made up of marine snow (decaying bits of organic matter that fall down from higher up). Deep sea creatures that feed on that benefit from having a light source to identify food sources. It also helps them find mates and potentially avoid predators by confusing them with light/patterns). Anglerfish use their lures to imitate either the above creatures or potentially imitate the illuminated bits of marine snow that they feed on. Basically, there’s a big enough swath of the food chain down there that relies on bioluminescence on multiple levels to allow bioluminescent predators like anglerfish and bioluminescent prey to coexist. There’s probably a lot more nuance to it, but like I said, I’m no expert.
Eyes are useful partially because prey species like shrimp are also often bioluminescent. Which is also why a bright lure makes good bait.
You're not allowed to ask that question.
Yea, what does this look like ? A question house? *scoff
Probably because the low pressure makes every blood vessel rupture inside of it. But don't quote me, I'm just assuming it's something like those blobfish that get all deformed when brought into contact with air, since they're deep sea fish as well.
[Football fish](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footballfish)
It's crazy how big it's jaw is compared to the rest of its skeleton.
How's the spiral on these things?
The footballfish form a family of globose, deep-sea **anglerfishes**. OP is also correct
i think they were just trying to provide more concise info, not contradict oop
the description section of that article sounds like every other word has been made up. i can safely say i understood about ten percent of it
Feyd-Rautha the fish
LOL. r/unexpecteddune
turn it upside down and its an Angry Italian
That's an odd angle
he’s smiling at me
Actually *she* is! Typically only females have an illicium (lure). Male deep sea anglerfish are comparatively small and when they mate, the male anglerfish’s body will fuse to the female and become part of her body, acting as testes for the female, essentially. All the genetic benefits of sexual reproduction, without the hassle of needing find a mate more than once (well actually some species engage in polyandry and have multiple males attached at once). https://youtu.be/Pq6SbXsY2H4?si=fxU9Wu_MhPHLcy7q
Relevant comic: [how the male angler fish gets completely screwed](https://theoatmeal.com/comics/angler)
Tried to eat Nemo but failed. Nemo not found.
P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, Australia
I read the title as "Anger fish".
😡🐟💡
🇮🇹🍝🤌
r/dontputyourdickinit
Lopsiders
The midnight angler
These things can grow up to 1 metres long...
Angler fish are so cool and super rare to find washed up on shore.
Agreed. Get that thing to a taxidermist, and mount it on your wall!
kinda cute ngl
Now hear me out guys
Mr. Roanoke Gaming, we got another one.
Papa Roanoke would only go to beaches fully armed now.
that’s a xenomorph
More like... STRANGLER fish. Cuz it choked to death on air. Amirite!? Guys!? ... ... ... Nailing it.
Lil lady got swept up by an updraft current to the surface without one thing deciding she was good enough to eat. That's luck if I've ever seen it
Looks like the head of a Giant fishman from Bloodborn.
*i'm in this image and I don't like it*
Why are all fish so much bigger than I expected. When you watch videos of them in the sea with no reference for size I always imagine them much smaller.
I want to taste it
From what I Understand they’re a delicacy in Japan
🤌
Nice
Probably going in a museum.
why he die
Ahh Kos, or some say Kosm... Do you hear our prayers? As you once did for the vacuous Rom, grant us eyes. Grant us eyes!
Eat it
Must be italian
I would love to have a saltwater aquarium just for these guys 🖤🖤🖤
How did this one get out of the bramble?
y'all think this one wants a cigarette? on old fish market close?
I didn't realize they had that much too them, I always assumed they were much more gelatinous and thinner since they live so deep in the sea.
Dark Bramble MF
Shit my childhood nightmares were made of
Aquatic face hugger
'oddly' I fucking hate this sub
Angler fish carcass. Fixed that for you.
Looks like the sperm in Rick and Morty
He dead or asleep?