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Record 1 1986-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Birds
DEF

A group of feathers, usually more or less elongated, at the armpit between the wing and the body.

OBS

Usually in plural.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Groupe de plumes (tectrices) plus ou moins allongées, s'insérant sur les aisselles, à la jonction de l'aile et du corps.

OBS

Habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Spanish

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