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phoresis [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Zoology
DEF

An interaction in which a phoretic animal (or phoront) latches itself onto a host animal for the purpose of dispersal.

CONT

Examples of phoresis are the numerous sedentary protozoans, algae, and fungi that attach to the bodies of aquatic arthropods, turtles, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Zoologie
DEF

En zoologie, comportement de certains animaux se faisant transporter par d'autres.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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