Ilana teaches Elizabeth and Hannah about the discovery, appearance, ecology and queerness of the plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus), a fluorescent fish found along the west coast of North America. Hint: for a little foreshadowing, their other common name is the California singing fish!
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Timestamps
Species introduction: 1:29
Description of the fish’s looks: 5:24
Plainfin midshipman ecology: 12:37
Queerness of the California singing fish: 23:08, 25:42
General discussion: 24:42, 35:49
Content warnings: discussion of reproduction and reproductive organs (26:02-26:52), foul language (33:15-33:17)
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