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Body plan and sexual dimorphism in the common sole (Solea solea) and dusky flounder (Syacium papillosum).
Flounders are bottom-dwelling fish that primarily consume crustaceans, other bottom-dwelling invertebrates, and small fish.1
To capture their prey, they typically remain motionless on the seafloor, often camouflaged by sand or mud with only their eyes visible. When prey ventures within range, the flounder will launch itself from the bottom to pursue it.1