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ECAILLURE [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

The arrangement and character of the scales or shields of an animal.

CONT

Both species also present the same pattern of cephalic squalation and neuromasts; additionally, males are similar in having a light blue iris, a light blue dorsal and anal fins with red curved stripes, and a red caudal fin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Ensemble des écailles d’un animal.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cannons (Aircraft)
CONT

Radar echo (RE) projectiles consist of thousands of aluminium or foil spills or brads which hang in the air to give a radar response.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (aéronefs)

Spanish

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