Article 4GJNE Scientists reveal secrets of dragonfish's 'invisible' fangs

Scientists reveal secrets of dragonfish's 'invisible' fangs

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Deep-sea creature's teeth are made of similar material to ours, but heavily adapted for stealth

The dragonfish, a dweller of the dark ocean depths, would slot nicely into any horror movie, with virtually transparent fangs and bioluminescent barbel that help it thrive in its extreme environment.

The nature of its teeth had been a mystery until Wednesday, when scientists revealed they are made of the same basic material as human teeth but with a different microscopic structure.

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