Definitions
- Describing a type of fish that has a flat body and swims on its side. - Referring to a group of fish species that includes halibut, sole, and plaice. - Talking about a fish that is commonly found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
- Describing a type of flatfish that has both eyes on one side of its head. - Referring to a specific species of flatfish that is commonly used for food. - Talking about a fish that is often found in sandy or muddy ocean bottoms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of flatfish.
- 2Both have a flat body shape.
- 3Both are commonly found in coastal waters.
- 4Both are used as a food source.
- 5Both have a similar appearance when viewed from above.
What is the difference?
- 1Eyes: Flounder has both eyes on one side of its head, while flatfish can have eyes on either side.
- 2Species: Flatfish refers to a group of fish species, while flounder refers to a specific species of flatfish.
- 3Habitat: Flounder is often found in sandy or muddy ocean bottoms, while flatfish can be found in various habitats.
- 4Size: Flounder tends to be smaller than some species of flatfish such as halibut.
- 5Geography: Flounder is more commonly found in North America, while flatfish is a more general term used worldwide.
Remember this!
Flatfish and flounder are both types of fish with a flat body shape that are commonly found in coastal waters and used as a food source. However, the difference between flatfish and flounder is that flatfish refers to a group of fish species that includes halibut, sole, and plaice, while flounder refers to a specific species of flatfish that has both eyes on one side of its head and is often found in sandy or muddy ocean bottoms.
