Category: Fish
The emerald shiner belongs to a group of hundreds of species of small, slender, shiny fish known as “shiners.” They are widely distributed in North America, inhabiting large, deep lakes and rivers, and sometimes smaller bodies of water as well. They are commonly used as bait fish and are able to tolerate a wide range of water conditions.
Hey, Fishlips!
If you’ve ever worn lipstick (or kissed anybody wearing lipstick), you’ve probably had fish scales on your lips. Of course you won’t find “herring scales from commercial fishing hauls” on the ingredients list of your cosmetics - they list it as the regal-sounding “pearl essence” or “pearlescence.” But why? Because the scales of silvery fish that capture and reflect light so beautifully in the water function the same way on your lips. So maybe next time somebody calls you “fish lips,” don’t jump to conclusions too quickly, maybe they mean it as a compliment!
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