Pleuronectes Platessa (Noun)
Meaning
Large European food fish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European plaice, also known as pleuronectes platessa, is an commercially important species in European seas.
- A common ingredient in traditional European dishes is the pleuronectes platessa which caught fresh in the North Atlantic waters.
- European plaice is known scientifically as pleuronectes platessa and is one of the many large European food fish found in Europe.
- Restaurants throughout Europe include on their menu the pleuronectes platessa that is prized for its delicate flavor and flaky texture.
- Freshly caught pleuronectes platessa are sorted by quality and size at the bustling fish market in Amsterdam.