Genus Scophthalmus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Bothidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scophthalmus is a genus of flatfish in the family Bothidae, commonly known as the turbots.
- The genus Scophthalmus includes species of right-eyed flounders, found in temperate and tropical waters.
- Turbots belong to the genus Scophthalmus, characterized by their oval-shaped bodies and long dorsal fins.
- Scophthalmus is a genus of Bothidae, a family of flatfish known for their ability to change color.
- Species within the genus Scophthalmus are commercially important fish, with some being targeted for food.