The Anglerfish, also known by its Latin or scientific name, Lophius piscatorius, is one of the more unique marine animals, both in anatomy and predatory habits. With this carnivorous predatory nature, an ugly countenance and extremely clever bioluminescent rod and bait anatomy designed for luring and catching various types of prey, it manages to avoid much work in hunting or capture of prey; it essentially is designed to bring prey right to its mouth, earning it the nickname of the fish that fishes (Murphy 4). Extreme sexual dimorphism and reproductive characteristics dependent upon parasitic relationships between male and female Continue reading...