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ZOEA [2 records]

Record 1 2021-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Biology
  • Crustaceans
DEF

One of the early larval phases of certain decapod crustaceans that is distinguished by the relatively large cephalothorax, the conspicuous eyes, and the relatively large and fringed antennae and mouthparts used for swimming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie marine
  • Crustacés
DEF

L'une des premières phases larvaires de certains crustacés décapodes qui est caractérisée par une carapace céphalothoracique distincte, de gros yeux et de longues épines servant à la nage.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Biology
  • Crustaceans
DEF

A planktonic larva of certain decapod crustaceans that is distinguished by the relatively large cephalothorax, the conspicuous eyes, and the relatively large and fringed antennae and mouthparts used for swimming.

OBS

zoea: The plural forms are "zoeae" and "zoeas."

Key term(s)
  • zoeae
  • zoeas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie marine
  • Crustacés
DEF

Larve planctonique de certains crustacés décapodes marcheurs, caractérisée par une carapace céphalothoracique distincte, de gros yeux et de longues épines servant à la nage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología Marina
  • Crustáceos
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