Male anglerfish often attach to the female so they can

a. utilize the female's increased ability to find prey.
b. utilize the female's increased predator avoidance.
c. provide sperm to fertilize eggs.
d. avoid being eaten by the female.
e. obtain growth hormones from her bloodstream.


C

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