Why evolution experts are so consumed by this deep-sea fish

Why evolution experts are so consumed by this deep-sea fish

Source: discoverwildlife

12/3/2024

A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the evolution of anglerfish (Lophiiformes), a peculiar group of deep-sea creatures renowned for their unusual adaptations.

The research delves into how these remarkable fish have managed to thrive and diversify in the almost inhospitable depths of the bathypelagic zone – an expansive, forever dark region of the ocean that lies 1,000–4,000 metres beneath the surface.

The study examined the evolutionary journey of anglerfish (Lophiiformes) as they transitioned from life on the seafloor to the vast open waters of the deep sea.

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