Lure attracts prey: anglerfish

The rod-like lure on the head of a female anglerfish attracts prey using bioluminescence.

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Pest traps that use bioluminescence to attract insects, generating light for small-scale and remote applications.

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"The female anglerfish is squat and lumpy in shape, equipped with many needle-sharp teeth in her huge mouth, and a small luminous lure like a fishing-rod (hence her name) by which she attracts prey fish within reach of her jaws." (Foy and Oxford Scientific Films 1982:52)

About the inspiring organism

Lophiiformes
Lophiiformes

Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

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Application Ideas: Pest traps that use bioluminescence to attract insects, generating light for small-scale and remote applications.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Agriculture, energy

References

Foy, Sally; Oxford Scientific Films. 1982. The Grand Design: Form and Colour in Animals. Lingfield, Surrey, U.K.: BLA Publishing Limited for J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd, Aldine House, London. 238 p.

Lure attracts prey: anglerfish

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