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Record 1 2000-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Birds
  • Fish
DEF

Animal or plant species that takes advantage of all conditions and resources present in its environment.

CONT

On the other hand, when fauna is removed by the dredge, opportunist species rapidly recolonize the new substratum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Oiseaux
  • Poissons
DEF

Espèce animale ou végétale qui tire parti de toutes les circonstances et (ou) ressources présentes dans son milieu.

CONT

En contrepartie, après l'enlèvement de la faune par la drague, des espèces opportunistes recolonisent rapidement le nouveau substrat.

Spanish

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