Talk:Alraune/@comment-71.233.26.129-20141115061755/@comment-25035274-20141205135735

That actually would be a practical application. There's not much that's more practical than attracting a mate/food source.

Look at wildlife in the real world. Many of their physical characteristics are there specifically for the purpose of attracting a mate or food. That is the entirity of their practical purpose. For examples, see the tail-feathers of a peacock or the lure of an anglerfish.

And keep in mind that whatever else she may be, an Alraune is, ultimately, a predator much like the aforementioned anglerfish. The difference is, she's completely stationary. As such, she can't run her prey down. She HAS to have a lure, and while she does have the scent, her physical appearance is also a part of it.

After all, if you were to stumble across a naked, buxom woman in the middle of the woods would your thoughts go first to "RUN AWAAAAAYYYYY!!!!," or would they be more likely to hit along the lines of "Hey, Baby"?