Kenaley said future work may focus on why the bioluminescence of males is brighter than female dragonfish. “We don't yet know exactly why luminescent dimorphism exists in these and other deep-sea ...

Dragonfish are carnivores, feeding on smaller fish, crustaceans and other deep-sea creatures. Their prey is often drawn to the glowing lure beneath the dragonfish's chin, which acts as a beacon in ...