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Platichthys

Platichthys

9.9
A group of flatfish that includes the starry flounder
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Platichthys
  • The genus Platichthys includes species such as the starry flounder.

Examples

  • Several members of Platichthys are important to commercial fisheries.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Platichthys in coastal waters.

  • The Platichthys is known for its distinctive flat shape.

  • Have you ever seen a Platichthys up close?

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Platichthys in coastal waters.

  • Several members of Platichthys are important to commercial fisheries.

  • The genus Platichthys includes species such as the starry flounder.

Compounds

Platichthys flesus
  • Specialized
9.9

A flat fish from European coastal waters that people eat

Surface Forms

Platichthys main

Etymology

Platichthys comes from Greek parts plat- meaning 'flat' and -ichthys meaning 'fish'. So it literally means 'flat fish', which helps you remember this group includes flatfishes like the starry flounder.