Wrasse (?), n. [W. gwrachen.] (Zo'94l.) Any one of numerous edible, marine, spiny-finned fishes of the genus Labrus, of which several species are found in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coast of Europe. Many of the species are bright-colored.&hand; Among the European species are the ballan wrasse (Labrus maculatus), the streaked wrasse (L. lineatus), the red wrasse (L. mixtus), the comber wrasse (L. comber), the blue-striped, or cook, wrasse (see Peacock fish, under Peacock), the rainbow wrasse (L. vulgaris), and the seawife.

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Alex_Ogle @Alex_Ogle Beautiful! On my last dive in Thailand I watched a cleaner wrasse trying to work on my instructor's tank :)

From: sarahussein at: Thu, 17 May 2012 05:30:19 +0000

Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Juvenile Yellowhead Wrasse - (halichoeres Garnoti) - 48"W x 32"H Remova... http://t.co/EkMblAb5

From: oluxuveva at: Thu, 17 May 2012 04:15:37 +0000

Rockmover wrasse - Maui's newest vertebratarian: http://t.co/lNKo2vcw

From: DzinePOD at: Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:17 +0000

A Checkerboard Wrasse: serg_ulixes posted a photo: Tioman, Malaysia http://t.co/avrp5jEf

From: rapharox_ at: Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:57 +0000

Covering overflows?: I just ordered my next fish and this one is a jumper (Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse) - I've alrea... http://t.co/3BXVWHz1

From: LivingReefs at: Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:56 +0000

parabéns pra minha linda Vanessa Wrasse, te amo muito, amiga s2

From: Luiza_Adorna at: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:05 +0000

The song Jiya se Jiya, from A.R. Rahman's album Connections (Wrasse Records, 2010), inspired by the Free Hugs Campaign: http://t.co/eSMw4jw1

From: S_Ordibehesht at: Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:06 +0000

Choati Wrasse Plus Loads More..: We have some great new fish in at Dreamreef. Theres a stunning pair of Flame Wr... http://t.co/6y6HcQtx

From: MarineFishForum at: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:40 +0000

Thought my six line wrasse, fish that kills everything, died also...well turns out he sleeps nose into the sand. Dude woke up real fast haha

From: ThaStepChild at: Wed, 16 May 2012 04:44:52 +0000

RT @mobajacowiqix: I also noticed some wrasse known as the tapiro, three decimeters long, bony fish with transparent scales whose bluish gray color is mixed w

From: qohydysifyxi at: Wed, 16 May 2012 02:52:06 +0000

labroides @labroides you're not a real doctor but you are a real wrasse. How's your drum solo? Can you her the doorbell?

From: UrsusHorribles at: Wed, 16 May 2012 00:58:41 +0000

Raoui: 2001 debut album for the world music artist featuring 14 tracks. Wrasse. http://t.co/sqTj75DX

From: GirlSweetSecret at: Wed, 16 May 2012 00:16:48 +0000

Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse - Care for the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse Minimum Tank Size: 50 Gal Care Level: Expert Temp... http://t.co/EgCVFJVY

From: SaltwaterAquari at: Tue, 15 May 2012 22:29:58 +0000

Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse http://t.co/WAUJzDYw

From: SaltwaterAquari at: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:47:21 +0000

labroides @labroides This is it! 3 outs and you are DONE Wrasse.

From: GLEthnohistory at: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:32:00 +0000