Rare Fish That Absorbs Light, Floats Like A Shadow
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The dreamer anglerfish is a rare deep-sea fish that absorbs light and floats like a shadow
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It has ultra-black skin that absorbs nearly all light hitting it, making it look like a shadow in the darkness
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This fish has a special pigmentation that allows it to absorb almost all light, appearing nearly invisible in the deep sea
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The ability to absorb light provides excellent camouflage in the dark depths of the ocean where even a small amount of reflected light can attract predators
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Due to its extreme camouflage, the dreamer anglerfish is rarely seen and considered a unique discovery
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This is an ambush predator that lies in wait for prey. It uses its lure to attract prey, then snaps its large jaws shut to trap it
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The largest species of dreamer anglerfish can grow to about 20 cm in length
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It belongs to the family Oneirodidae, which is the largest and most diverse group of deep-sea anglerfish
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