Flounders are a very interesting fish that have a flat body and usually take on a side-lying position. Because of this particular body form, many people may mistakenly believe that flounder's eyes are born on the same side. However, in reality this view is incorrect.
First, let's take a look at the eye structure of flounders. The eyes of the flounder are actually separated, growing on either side of the head. This means that, in a normally developing flounder, each eye has its own independent location and is not born on the same side.
So why do flounders take on the appearance that their eyes seem to be on the same side?This is mainly due to their very flat body shape, usually with only one eye exposed above the water and the other eye covered by the body. Due to this special body form and habits, flounder usually only has one eye exposed when swimming in the water, so it gives people the impression that both eyes are on the same side.
It's important to note that while flounder's eyes aren't born on the same side, they do have some very specific features for their eyes. Since flounders have very flat bodies, they need to rely on special eye structures to perceive their surroundings and prey. Flounder's eyes are able to perceive through the surface of their bodies, a way of perception that is very rare in other fish.