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Plaice is a flatfish, which is characterized by a very flat body and like other flatfish, have both eyes located on one side of the body.

A saltwater fish that has flaky white flesh when cooked and a mild flavor. It is one of the varieties of flatfish that are characterized by their flat oval bodies, horizontal swimming style, and eyes that are on one side of their head.

A saltwater fish found in the Atlantic off the U.S. and European coasts. There are five species found in the Atlantic waters near the U.S., but none are particularly good for eating.

A category of fish that are characterized by their narrow bodies that are flat and oval-shaped. Similar to other varieties of fish, the flatfish begins live swimming in the same manner and position as other types of fish but as it matures, a swimming style develops that becomes horizontal rather than vertical.