Anglerfish Pendant - Marine Biology Jewelry

The Anglerfish is a carnivore that fishes by luring its prey with a fleshy appendage called an "esca" that hangs temptingly just in front of its mouth. The esca is colonized with bioluminescent bacteria that attract smaller fish in the darkness of the deep ocean. Females also use the bioluminescent esca to attract mates. In addition to this specialized structure, anglerfish are characterized by a globose shape and ferociously sharp teeth that angle inward to prevent prey fish from escaping. This anglerfish design is inspired by the genus Himantolophus.

The Anglerfish pendant is 2 cm (0.8 inches) long below the loop.

If you would like to purchase a chain along with this pendant, please click on the "ADD A CHAIN" button below the material dropdown. The bail loop for attaching a chain has an internal diameter of 5.0 mm (0.2 inch) by 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) and will fit any chain you purchase on Shapeways.