Paralichthys dentatus

9.9

A flat sea fish called the summer flounder that lives along the US east coast

noun
/ˌpærəˈlɪkθɪs dɛnˈteɪtəs/

Specialized

: paralichthys dentatus

Fisheries researchers study the life cycle of Paralichthys dentatus to support sustainable harvesting.

Examples

The Paralichthys dentatus is an important commercial fish along the Atlantic seaboard.
Anglers often target Paralichthys dentatus during the summer months for its delicious flavor.
The Paralichthys dentatus is a popular fish among anglers.
Many chefs prefer cooking with Paralichthys dentatus for its delicate flavor.
Many chefs prefer using Paralichthys dentatus for its delicate flavor in seafood dishes.
Fisheries researchers monitor the population of Paralichthys dentatus to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
During the summer, anglers may catch Paralichthys dentatus along the coastal waters of North America.

Synonyms

summer flounder

vsParalichthys dentatus

6.5

A flat fish from the east coast of North America that people eat

is the scientific species name used for that fish rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Paralichthys dentatus singular

Paralichthys dentatuses plural

Morphology

Paralichthys + dentatus

The term is a Linnaean binomial composed of a genus name (Paralichthys, a flatfish) plus a specific epithet; if a learner knows those constituents (including the Latin root 'dent-' ≈ 'toothed'), they can infer this is a species of Paralichthys (i.e. a kind of flounder). However, the conventional English common name 'summer flounder' and species-specific senses are lexicalized and not fully derivable from the parts, so the relation is only partially transparent to learners.

Etymology

Paralichthys dentatus may come from old Greek and Latin words: para + lichthys meaning 'side fish' and dentatus meaning 'toothed'. So the name gives a simple picture of this flat coastal fish that lies on its side and has small teeth, the fish we call the summer flounder.