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Plaice


Title Sole
Caption Southern Flounder
Source Cherly M Neby Gallery Inc.
Date 1743
URL http://www.cherylnewbygallery.com/021908Catesby_27Sole.htm
Creator Mark Catesby
Type Engraving
Origin Internet
Notes Plaice was a term used to describe flattened bottom dwelling fish found along the English coast. The plaice of Roanoke was more likely the Southern Flounder, which displays similar markings and behavior.
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Plaice