Pleuronectidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:adaptation flattened body for bottom dwelling
color change for camouflage
gptkbp:available_sizes varies by species
can exceed 2 meters in length
gptkbp:behavior benthic
benthic feeding
schooling in some species
solitary in adult stage
gptkbp:body_style flattened body
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Pacific_halibut
gptkb:Atlantic_halibut
European plaice
gptkbp:characteristics asymmetrical body
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
camouflaged
depends on habitat
gptkbp:common_name flatfish family
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
managed fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in various cuisines
featured in fishing traditions
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:eye_color both on one side
gptkbp:fishing_regulations recreational fishing
commercial fishing
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in evolutionary biology research
asymmetrical body
both eyes on the upper side
studied for population genetics.
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
benthic zones
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pleuronectidae
gptkbp:larval_stage pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years in some species
gptkbp:notable_members sole
flounder
halibut
plaice
flounders
halibuts
gptkbp:order gptkb:Pleuronectiformes
gptkbp:origin diverged from other fish families
gptkbp:predators gptkb:mythological_figure
seabirds
larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for habitat preferences
studied for camouflage abilities
studied for flatfish development
gptkbp:species some species farmed commercially
research ongoing for sustainable practices
gptkbp:strategic_importance commercial fishing
supports local economies
provides jobs in fishing industry
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain parasites
with benthic organisms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pacific_halibut
gptkb:Atlantic_halibut
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6