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vertebratus [1 record]

Record 1 2004-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Clouds, the elements of which are arranged in a manner suggestive of vertebrae, ribs, or a fish skeleton.

OBS

vertebratus: This term applies mainly to Cirrus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Nuages dont les éléments sont disposés de telle manière que leur aspect suggère celui de vertèbres, de côtes ou d'un squelette de poisson.

OBS

vertebratus : Ce terme s'applique principalement aux Cirrus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Nubes cuyos elementos están dispuestos de tal manera que su aspecto sugiere el de vértebras, el de costillas o el de un esqueleto de pescado.

OBS

vertebratus: Este término se aplica principalmente a los Cirrus.

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