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   Floun·der

   /ˈfloundər/

   

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   • 1. struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud: "he was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters" Similar strugglethrashthreshflailtoss and turntwist and turnpitchsplashstaggerstumblefalterlurchblunderfumblegropesquirmwritheOpposite make good progress
   • ▪ struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion: "she floundered, not knowing quite what to say" Similar struggle mentallybe out of one's depthbe in the darkhave difficultybe confoundedbe confusedbe dumbfoundedinformal:scratch one's headbe flummoxedbe cluelessbe foxedbe fazedbe flooredbe beaten
   • ▪ be in serious difficulty: "many firms are floundering" Similar struggle financiallybe in dire straitsface financial ruinbe in difficultiesface bankruptcy/insolvencyOpposite prosper

   Word Origin late 16th century: perhaps a blend of founder3 and blunder, or perhaps symbolic, fl- frequently beginning words connected with swift or sudden movement.

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   What does a flounder look like?

   • What do flounder fish look like? Flounder is an oval-shaped, slightly flat fish that is found in the ocean. It is similar to a perch in terms of its relation to its size and shape. In fact, many people find this fish very attractive physically. Others may be repulsed at the very thought of it, just because it is a fish and once swam in the ocean.

   What Does Flounder Taste Like? What You Need To Know

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   Is Flounder considered as a whitefish?

   • Whitefish is considered one of the best-eating freshwater fish there is. Because the fish lives in icy northern lakes, the meat has a high fat content, making it an excellent candidate for smoking. The mild flavor is more like salmon than trout. ... flounder, sole, halibut, snapper, catfish, haddock, and grouper.

   What Is White Fish? The Most Common Types Explained

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   What is the lifespan of a flounder?

   • What is the lifespan of a Flounder? Flounders can live for 3 to 10 years on average. What is the biggest threat to the Flounder? The biggest threat to the Flounder is overfishing. What is the optimal pH for a Flounder? The optimal pH for a Flounder is between 6.5 and 8.0. What is another name for the Flounder? The Flounder is also called the flatfish.

   How long do flounder live

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3. www.thespruceeats.com › what-is-flounder-5217495What Is Flounder? - The Spruce Eats

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   Jan 20, 2023 · What Is Flounder? Flounder is not a specific fish but rather a group of fish, specifically flatfish, that encompass different species and different families, though they all belong to the order Pleuronectiformes. These fish live on the bottom of the ocean, where they lie on their wide, flat bodies, and have both eyes on one side of their heads ...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FlounderFlounder - Wikipedia

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   Flounders ambush their prey, feeding at soft muddy areas of the sea bottom, near bridge piles, docks, and coral reefs. A flounder's diet consists mainly of fish spawn, crustaceans, polychaetes and small fish. Flounder typically grow to a length of 22–60 centimeters (8.7–23.6 in), and as large as 95 centimeters (37 in).

5. www.webmd.com › diet › health-benefits-of-flounderWhat Are the Health Benefits of Flounder? - WebMD

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   May 23, 2022 · Flounder are flat fish that live in the sea. They're bottom-dwelling and lie on one side rather than the belly. Flounder feed on crustaceans, sea worms, and other small animals....

6. www.southernliving.com › fish › how-to-cook-flounderEverything You Need to Know About Cooking Flounder

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   Sep 2, 2022 · Updated on September 2, 2022. Flounder is a versatile, easy-to-prepare fish fillet with a mildly sweet flavor and delicate, flaky texture. This firm-fleshed white fish can be baked, sautéed, stuffed, and poached.

7. animals.net › flounderFlounder - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting ...

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   A Flounder is one of several different species of fish with characteristically flattened bodies. Researchers place several of the many different species in this group into different taxonomic genuses and families.

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9. www.britannica.com › animal › flounderFlounder | Flatfish, Bottom-Dwelling, Marine | Britannica

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   flounder, any of numerous species of flatfishes belonging to the families Achiropsettidae, Pleuronectidae, Paralichthyidae, and Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). The flounder is morphogenetically unusual.

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    Apr 26, 2018 · Flounder: Everything you need to know. by John Dory | Apr 26, 2018 | Articles | 2 comments. Flounder are considered flatfish. All flatfish have both eyes on one side of their head. Every flatfish starts as a round fish, with eyes on either side of the head, but as they grow and mature into bottom dwellers, one eye migrates.