Why flounders are funny

I just got a interesting comment for an earlier post: Imponderables. Ok, here it goes...

Why do flounders have both eyes on the same side of their head?

I actually know the answer to that! Long story short, here's why: First, you would have to know that their color, can help disguise them from other fish that could eat them. You would also have to know that they have a near flat body. So, when a predator comes near, it can easily swim to the sandy bottom and disguise it self. There would be only one problem, who would want all that sand in your eye, especially if you're hiding! Thus the both eyes on the same side of the head thing! :)

So there is your answer.

~Rivers and streams, Robin