Heterosomata (Noun)
Meaning
Flatfishes: halibut; sole; flounder; plaice; turbot; tonguefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The unique body shape of flatfishes, such as halibut and sole, is characterized by heterosomata, a bilateral asymmetry in which the left side is often darker and more developed than the right.
- Heterosomata in flatfishes like flounder and plaice have led to adaptations in their feeding behaviors and habitat selection.
- The development of heterosomata in turbot and tonguefishes is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
- In some species of flatfishes, heterosomata can be reversed, resulting in individuals with the right side being more developed than the left.
- The study of heterosomata in flatfishes has provided valuable insights into the evolution and development of these unique marine animals.