| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,726,185,134 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
flatfish |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia | 0.02 sec. |
flatfishBony 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
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. |
| Hutchinson Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|
