Platichthys (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Pleuronectidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Platichthys is a genus of Pleuronectidae, commonly known as flounders or plaice, found in oceans around the world.
- The members of the genus platichthys are flatfish adapted to living in rivers and seas with varying levels of salinity.
- Biological research has focused on the adaptability of Platichthys flesus in different aquatic environments.
- Studies on Platichthys species have contributed significantly to our understanding of fish migration and reproduction patterns.
- Platichthys are known to feed on small crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates found in riverbeds and seafloors.