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'''Viperfish''' are deepwater fishes of the genus ''Chauliodus''. They grow to lengths of 30 to 60 centimetres. |
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A Viperfish use its light organ to cath its prey by tuningit ond and off. |
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Viperfish use [[photoluminescence]] organs to attract and catch prey at depths where sunlight does not penetrate. |
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A '''Viperfish''' (genus ''Chauliodus'') is a type of fish. It grows to lengths of 12-24 inches and is found in the deep sea. |
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==Trivia == |
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A dried, shriveled viperfish is seen on the cover of [[Mr. Bungle|Mr. Bungle's]] 1995 album [[Disco Volante]]. |
A dried, shriveled viperfish is seen on the cover of [[Mr. Bungle|Mr. Bungle's]] 1995 album [[Disco Volante]]. |
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Revision as of 13:50, 25 March 2006
Viperfish are deepwater fishes of the genus Chauliodus. They grow to lengths of 30 to 60 centimetres.
Viperfish use photoluminescence organs to attract and catch prey at depths where sunlight does not penetrate.
Trivia
A dried, shriveled viperfish is seen on the cover of Mr. Bungle's 1995 album Disco Volante.