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Record 1 2021-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Crustaceans
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

A limb attached to the thorax of an invertebrate animal, such as an insect or a crustacean.

CONT

In most large crustaceans, the thoracic limbs are modified and specialized as walking limbs, but several groups have evolved thoracic swimming structures that can propel the animal rapidly and smoothly in midwater.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Crustacés
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
CONT

Les gammares ou crevettes d'eau douce (10 à 15 mm) ont un corps comprimé latéralement, arqué. Ils nagent grâce à leurs pattes thoraciques et abdominales transformées en palettes natatoires.

Spanish

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