? Scales are a common structure on the body of fish. Many fish have scales on their bodies, which are easy to observe and feel when touching. But many fish do not have scales, which means that they are a kind of scaleless fish. In addition, there are some fish that have scales, but because they are not easy to observe, they are easily considered to be scaleless. Snakehead is a species with scales, but it is easy to be mistaken for a species without scales.
In fact, the head and body of snakehead have scales, the number is relatively large, relatively thin. But because their bodies are very dark in color, the scales are not obvious on the surface of their bodies; moreover, there is a lot of mucus on the surface of their bodies, and it is not easy to feel their scales when they are touched. Scales are important for them, which can prevent some harmful substances from entering the body of snakehead, shape and support the body of snakehead, and help them adapt to the surrounding water temperature and so on.
without scales? As mentioned above, snakehead has scales, and scales play an important role in snakehead. But if snakehead is used as food, these scales need to be removed. Although snakehead can be cooked without scales, it will affect the overall taste, so it is recommended to remove the scales. When removing snakehead scales, there is actually a skill to remove a layer of mucous membrane on the surface of snakehead first. You can prepare some boiling water, then put the snakehead in it, and when the mucus turns white, the scales will be easier to remove.
