Microstomus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pleuronectidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Microstomus is a genus of flatfishes in the family Pleuronectidae, commonly known as righteye flounders.
- Microstomus pacificus is a species of flatfish in the genus Microstomus.
- Microstomus species can be found in temperate and subarctic waters of the North Pacific Ocean.
- Microstomus lineatus is another species within the genus Microstomus that is commonly found in coastal waters.
- Microstomus is a deep-sea genus that is often characterized by its unique mouth structure.