Heterosomati \Het`e*ro*so"ma*ti\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? other +
?, ?, body.] (Zo["o]l.)
An order of fishes, comprising the flounders, halibut, sole,
etc., having the body and head asymmetrical, with both eyes
on one side. Called also {Heterosomata}, {Heterosomi}.
Heterosomata
n : flatfishes: halibut; sole; flounder; plaice; turbot;
tonguefishes [syn: {order Heterosomata}, {order
Pleuronectiformes}]