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angler fish
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One of 300 known angler fish, football fish eat by luring their prey with a built-in "fishing rod." The rod is actually a modified barb mounted on the fish's head that is tipped with a glowing "lure." Small, curious fish swim to the lure and soon find themselves football fish food.


Pictures: DCI |

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