Lophiiformes

Lophiiformes

Anglerfishes are members of the teleost order Lophiiformes ( /ˌlɒfiːəˈfɔrmiːz/). They are bony fishes named for their characteristic mode of predation, wherein a fleshy growth from the fish's head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure; this is considered analogous to angling.

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