Genus Microstomus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pleuronectidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Microstomus is a genus of flatfishes belonging to the family Pleuronectidae.
- Genus Microstomus are also known as left-eyed flounders or slip soles due to their unusual asymmetrical bodies.
- Flatfish in the genus Microstomus, can often be recognized by the distinct spot pattern found on their lateral sides.
- There are five known species of Microstomus, genus in this group, mostly from temperate regions in North Atlantic waters.
- Most genus Microstomus, tend to stay at deeper oceanic waters near coastlines in sand, peat, and seaweed-rich sediments.