Pleuronectidae (Noun)
Meaning
Righteye flounders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Pleuronectidae family of fish includes the righteye flounders, which are characterized by their flat bodies and asymmetrical eyes.
- The Pleuronectidae family is one of the largest and most diverse groups of flatfish, with over 130 species of righteye flounders.
- Some species of Pleuronectidae, such as the winter flounder, are an important food source for humans and are targeted by commercial fisheries.
- Pleuronectidae are found in oceans around the world, with the majority of species inhabiting temperate and tropical waters.
- The Pleuronectidae family is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the left-eyed flounders, and the two groups are still closely related.