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Record 1 2003-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

[Said] of bacteria found in putrid matter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

Qui est attiré par, qui vit dans les matières organiques putréfiées.

OBS

Qualifie les organismes vivant en milieu putride.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
DEF

Que vive en medios putrefactos.

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