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Microstomus

Microstomus

9.9
A group of flat fish like the common dab found in cold northern seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Microstomus includes several commercially important species of flatfish.

Examples

  • The common dab is one of the best-known members of the Microstomus genus.

  • Scientists studied the distribution of Microstomus in northern Atlantic waters.

  • The Microstomus species are known for their unique flat bodies.

  • Have you ever seen a Microstomus in the wild?

  • Scientists studied the distribution of Microstomus in northern Atlantic waters.

  • The common dab is one of the best-known members of the Microstomus genus.

  • The genus Microstomus includes several commercially important species of flatfish.

Surface Forms

Microstomus singular
Microstomi plural

Etymology

Microstomus comes from two parts: micro- meaning 'small' and -stomus from a Greek word for 'mouth'. So this name fits a group of flatfish that have a 'small mouth', which makes the word easier to remember.