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Record 1 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
CONT

Many species have developed specific adaptations to survive in regions of recurring ice cover. The epontic community (living on the underside of the ice) is unique to these ecozones.

PHR

Epontic microalgae, invertebrates, organisms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

Bon nombre d'espèces ont développé des adaptations spécifiques pour survivre dans des régions caractérisées par la présence d'une couverture de glace périodique. La communauté épontique (vivant à la face inférieure de la glace) est particulière à ces écozones.

Spanish

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