A flatfish glides along
the ocean floor. It stops and
buries its flat, thin body in
the sand. It uses its fins to
throw sand over its body.
The flatfish is covered
in brown spots. This
coloring helps it blend
in with the sand.
DID YOU KNOW?
Baby flatfish have eyes on
each side of their body.
The eyes shift to one side
as they grow.
Flatfish’s
Shape
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