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Scophthalmidae

fish family
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  • Body plan and sexual dimorphism in the common sole (Solea solea) and dusky flounder (Syacium papillosum).
    pleuronectiform
    / Annotated classification

    Family Scophthalmidae (turbots)Eyes sinistral; anus on blind side; gill membrane widely separated; dorsal and anal fin rays shortened posteriorly; pelvic fin bases long (both extending forward onto the urohyal). Lengths to about 1 metre (about 3 feet) and weights to about 23 kg (approximately 50…

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    Family Scophthalmidae (turbots)Eyes sinistral; anus on blind side; gill membrane widely separated; dorsal and anal fin rays shortened posteriorly; pelvic fin bases long (both extending forward onto the urohyal). Lengths to about 1 metre (about 3 feet) and weights to about 23 kg (approximately 50…

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