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flatfish

Bony fishes of the order Pleuronectiformes, having a characteristically flat, asymmetrical body with both eyes (in adults) on the upper side. Species include flounders, turbots, halibuts, plaice, and the European soles.



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Indeed, the researchers have preliminary data showing that among dabs (Limanda limanda), a bottom-dwelling flatfish on which cod dine, males inappropriately produce vitellogenin, although far less than male cod do.
Thyroid hormones are well known to play an important role in larval metamorphosis in flatfish (de Jesus et al.
Halibut, the largest of the flatfish, gets star billing at McCormick & Schmick's, 111 N.
 
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