Citharichthys (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Bothidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Citharichthys is a genus of flatfish in the family Bothidae, native to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
- The species belonging to the genus Citharichthys have both eyes on the right side of their head and a slender body.
- In terms of classification, the genus Citharichthys can be divided into several species found worldwide.
- Citharichthys includes over 25 recognized species, which can vary in size, color patterns, and fin shapes.
- Researchers often study Citharichthys for insights into the evolution of different side preferences among right-eyed flatfish species.