Question

1. describe what happens when a male anglerfish finds a mate. 8. what reasons are given for the size difference between a male and female anglerfish?

Explanation:

1. Male anglerfish bite and fuse with female, becoming parasitic for nutrients and sperm transfer. 8. Size difference due to female roles (housing bioluminescent bacteria, attracting prey, carrying eggs) and male focus on finding mates.

Answer:

1. When a male anglerfish finds a mate, he bites onto the female, fuses his body with hers, becomes parasitic, and provides sperm while relying on her for nutrients.
2. Reasons include female needing size to house bioluminescent bacteria, attract prey, and carry eggs; males are small to conserve energy for mate-finding.