-Anglerfish have appendages
that serve as fishing rods or lures to attract prey, mainly other fish.
They are found in oceans all over the world and generally inhabit deep
waters. Certain species can grow to lengths of about 1.5 m.(5
ft).and
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The Anglerfish shelters colonies
of bacteria that generate light. This is called bioluminence.