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Darkness Courage

Light the lure.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

3 species

Humpback Anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Humpback Anglerfish

Species principle: Lurecraft

Light the lure.

In total darkness, attraction belongs to the one who carries the light others chase.

Female Humpback Anglerfish use a bioluminescent lure on a modified fin ray to attract prey in deep-sea darkness.

Oarfish (Regalecus glesne) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Oarfish

Species principle: Ribbon Grace

Drift like silver ribbon.

A strange length can still move like a soft line through darkness.

Oarfish have extremely long ribbon-like bodies and are thought to move through deep water with undulating fin motion, rarely seen at the surface.

Ogre-faced Spider (Deinopis spinosa) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Ogre-faced Spider

Species principle: Net Awareness

Throw the net.

Awareness becomes a tool when it can be thrown at the exact moment.

Ogre-faced Spiders have large night-sensitive eyes and hold a small expandable silk net that they cast over prey in darkness.

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