Lurecraft principle
Lessons from Humpback Anglerfish
Light the lure.
Bioluminescent Deep-Sea Bait
Core lesson
In total darkness, attraction belongs to the one who carries the light others chase.
Biological basis
Female Humpback Anglerfish use a bioluminescent lure on a modified fin ray to attract prey in deep-sea darkness.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
AttractionLure designDarknessAmbushDeep-sea strategy