What is the food chain of the deep sea anglerfish?
The deep sea anglerfish is a small round fish that uses a bioluminescent “fishing pole” attached to the top of its head to attract prey. This fearsome looking fish can be found all across the globe, with little known about its place in the food chain.AboutDeep sea anglerfish are range from 3 to 5 inches in length, and have a large, wide mouth with many inward facing, fang-like teeth. They live deep at about 3,000 feet below sea-level, where it is dark and sea life is under extreme pressure.Hunting MethodThe bioluminescent lure on their heads is caused by symbiotic bacteria. Deep sea anglerfish are not fast, so they rely on ambush to catch prey. They can remain completely motionless and move their illuminated lure like a fishing pole to attract potential meals.PreyThe prey of deep sea anglerfish may include invertebrates, but primarily consists of other fish, such as dragonfish. The anglerfish can consume prey up to two times the size of its own body.PredatorsThough it is unclear what a
