LiveScience.com - Monogamous Animals: It's Not What You Think
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Anglerfish
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It's Not What You Think
This deep-sea fish takes monogamy to a bizarre new level. When mating, a male anglerfish bites into the flesh of his female mate, attaching to her body. His mouth fuses with her skin, and their bloodstreams merge. Once joined, the male degenerates until he's simply a source of sperm for the female. A female will often have several males attached to her at once.
