Male Fish Disguises Himself as Meal to Lure Females

Just recently, the journal Current Biology published a new study arguing that males belonging to the swordtail characin fish species make themselves more appealing to females by modifying their bodies in such a way that they resemble their beloved's favorite food.

More precisely, male swordtail characin's have an odd-looking appendage attached to their bodies, and they simply display it in front of their desired dates.

Because these appendages more often than not resemble the females' preferred underwater dishes (ants, beetles or larvae), it is quite understandable why they choose to stick around, hoping they might get a meal.

From where we stand, this new study goes to show just how rich our planet is in terms of biodiversity, which is why all efforts must go into preserving the ecosystems still standing in various parts of the world.