Monday, May 20, 2013

As they grow older, one of a flatfish's eyes will slowly migrate to the side of its head

Flatfish (halibut, flounder, turbot, and sole) are born with eyes like any other “normal” fish.  As they grow older however, they turn sideways and one eye moves around so they have two eyes on the side that faces up.

As they grow older, one of a flatfish's eyes will slowly migrate to the side of its head

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