righteye flounder
righteye flounder · righteye flounders
Any flounder of the family Pleuronectidae, except those in genus PlatichthysAny flounder of the family Pleuronectidae, except those in genus Platichthys.
Meaning
1 sensesAny flounder of the family Pleuronectidae, except those in genus Platichthys.
More definitions
- flounders with both eyes on the right side of the head
Origin
Most species lie on the sea bottom on their left sides, with both eyes on their right sideMost species lie on the sea bottom on their left sides, with both eyes on their right sides.
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