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Platichthys

Platichthys

9.9
A group of flatfish that includes the starry flounder
  • noun
  • /plæˈtɪkθɪs/
  • Specialized
: Platichthys
  • The genus Platichthys includes several species of flatfishes found in northern waters.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the Platichthys genus in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Fishermen commonly catch Platichthys during the autumn spawning season.

  • The Platichthys is known for its flat body.

  • Many fishermen target Platichthys during the summer.

  • Fishermen commonly catch Platichthys during the autumn spawning season.

  • Researchers discovered a new species belonging to the Platichthys genus in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The genus Platichthys includes several species of flatfishes found in northern waters.

Compounds

Platichthys flesus
  • Specialized
9.9

A flat fish from European coastal waters that people eat

Surface Forms

Platichthys singular
Platichthyses plural

Etymology

Platichthys comes from Greek parts plat- meaning 'flat' and -ichthys meaning 'fish'. So it literally means 'flat fish', which fits the modern use for this group of flatfishes, such as the starry flounder.