The female anglerfish's shiny lure may be as irresistible to her lovers as it is to her prey

Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.

Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.

Scientists have long known that deepsea female anglerfish use their glowing lures to draw in unwitting prey. Now, a new study posits the appendage may have an additional function — as a beacon for lonely little males, looking for love in the dark abyss.