Hippoglossoides (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pleuronectidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The species Hippoglossoides platessoides, commonly known as American plaice, is a member of the genus Hippoglossoides in the family Pleuronectidae.
- Some species of the genus Hippoglossoides are known for their dull coloration, helping them to camouflage in their natural habitat.
- The species Hippoglossoides elassodon belongs to the genus Hippoglossoides and can be found in the coasts of the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
- A key identifying characteristic of the genus Hippoglossoides is the large eyes located on the right side of their bodies.
- The species Hippoglossoides robustus is part of the genus Hippoglossoides and typically lives on soft bottoms at a variety of water depths.