Mermaid beauty standards vary from species to species, some populations focus on color, others on form, fins, or function.
The Flowerhead Cichlids are a society that selected for large lumpy foreheads and contrasting colors. These individuals chase forms that seem so strange to us, but are irresistible to their fellow Flowerheads.
In addition to this feature, some will enhance their natural markings with ink injected into their scales. This one wraps her arms with pictures of snails, fish, and sharks.
It's important to note that the "growths" on mermaid chests have nothing to do with feeding young, but are for display purposes only, They are flexible, expandable pouches, evolved from modified fins to be more alluring to their ancient prey: humans.
