Frogfish have a rod-like appendage called an illicium in front of the dorsal fin atop their heads. 🎣🐟

At the end of the illicium is a lure, the esca, which looks like a worm or shrimp. They use it to bait their prey.

https://video.nostr.build/3b7a5755b3bbfd4ea3aac5268d12fc1d2c3595d42e0806c005e12d884e13805c.mp4

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