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Record 1 2003-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

Bivalved crustacean which lives in both fresh and marine waters. The enclosing shell commonly ranges in length from 0.5 to 4 mm, but some forms reach a length of more than 20 mm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
DEF

Petit Crustacé enfermé entre deux valves latérales [...]. On les rencontre dans tous les milieux aquatiques: marins, saumâtres (lagunes, estuaires), eaux douces (lacs, rivières, mares périodiquement asséchées). Leur répartition est fonction de la température [...] et de la nourriture [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paleontología
OBS

Término proveniente del Código Sanitario Internacional para los Animales Acuáticos, 2002.

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