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CT Scans Reveal Hairy Anglerfish's Last Meal Mystery

8/3/2025

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In a groundbreaking study, scientists at London’s Natural History Museum used a CT scanner to explore a rare hairy anglerfish with a swollen stomach, revealing its last meal—a soft skin smooth head fish. This innovative, non-invasive technique not only preserved the specimen but also offered fascinating insights into its dietary habits through over 3,000 X-ray analyses.

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In a groundbreaking study, scientists at London’s Natural History Museum used a CT scanner to explore a rare hairy anglerfish with a swollen stomach, revealing its last meal—a soft skin smooth head fish. This innovative, non-invasive technique not only preserved the specimen but also offered fascinating insights into its dietary habits through over 3,000 X-ray analyses.