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Animals which produce light directly are known as producing Bioluminescence. Anglerfish are different. They do not produce the light with their own bodies like fire flies, rather they have a unique relationship with bacteria called symbiosis, and the bacteria actually produce the light for the anglerfish. This symbiotic relationship is called bioluminesce.
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The term symbiosis (from the Greek: σύν syn"with"; and βίωσις biosis "living") commonly describes close and often long-term interactions between different biological species.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAngler fish do not produce light. They have a relationship with bacteria that does it.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they have a natural electromagnet that produces electricity which flows through a really small nerve ending emitting light, just like a lightbulb
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What is the name of the fish that has light in its head naturally?
is a species of angler fish.
Which fish has light on top of its head to attract smaller fish?
An anglerfish
How does anglerfish produce light?
She doesn't make light for real her shiney and bright colors let you see that!
What the purpose of the hanging light on a anglerfish?
it is to attract other fish so that it can eat them.
What is the kind of fish in finding Nemo with the light on it?
Some deep sea anglerfish of the aphotic zone emit light from their esca to attract prey. This bioluminescence is a result of symbiosis with bacteria. The bacteria enter the esca from the seawater through small vents. In the confines of the esca they can multiply until their density is such that their collective glow is very bright.
What are the body parts of a puffer fish?
Anglerfish bones, anglerfish skin and a anglerfish personality.
Name two things that give out natural light?
fire sun
Why anglerfish have to live in the abyss?
it needs a very dark place to light it up and attract preys for it to eat...
What light bulbs provide the most natural light?
Any natural light bulbs that use incandescent lighting will work well, and give off a rounder light than the "sterile white" lighting of normal bulbs.
Why do some fish give off their own light?
Animals which produce light directly are known as producing Bioluminescence. Anglerfish are different. They do not produce the light with their own bodies like fire flies, rather they have a unique relationship with bacteria called symbiosis, and the bacteria actually produce the light for the anglerfish. This symbiotic relationship is called bioluminesce.This is how it works:Bacteria produce light -> Prey for the Anglerfish are attracted to this light -> Anglerfish feed -> Bacteria receives nourishment and shelter -> Repeat
What is a natural sources?
If you mean an artificial source of natural light, this would be a light designed to give the correct balance between different light colors, so that objects seen in that light would look the same colors as they do under normal natural daylight.
What is the scientific name of the deep sea fish with the dangling light in his face from Finding Nemo?
Melanocetus johnsonii (anglerfish)
