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Study Reveals Anglerfish Lures Evolved for Food and Mates

4/18/2026

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Biologist Alex Maile of the University of Kansas studied anglerfish at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and noted that their lures help attract prey and mates.
In a study published in Ichthyology and Herpetology, Maile and researcher Matthew Davis analyzed over 100 anglerfish species.
Their findings suggest that the variety of lures evolved to enhance female anglerfish's ability to attract both food and mates.

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Biologist Alex Maile of the University of Kansas studied anglerfish at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and noted that their lures help attract prey and mates.
In a study published in Ichthyology and Herpetology, Maile and researcher Matthew Davis analyzed over 100 anglerfish species.
Their findings suggest that the variety of lures evolved to enhance female anglerfish's ability to attract both food and mates.