Counter-illumination differs from countershading, which uses only pigments such as melanin to reduce the appearance of shadows. It is one of the dominant types of aquatic camouflage, along with transparency and silvering. All three methods make animals in open water resemble their environment.
Harper is a Scottish family name that has also commonly used as a given name. The name is believed to have originated in the Dalriadan region of Scotland, especially in the Lennox district, and is associated with Clan Buchanan.
According to the list of baby names compiled by the Social Security Administration, the name Harper has experienced an astonishing rise in popularity, especially in the Midwest. While it became the nationâs 16th most popular name, Harper broke the top 10 here, coming in at No. 8 in Minnesota.