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HEXACTINE [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
  • Paleontology
DEF

A six-rayed spicule found in sponges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éponges, hydres et méduses
  • Paléontologie
CONT

[Un] spicule à six pointes est l'hexactine [chez les spongiaires].

Spanish

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Record 2 1977-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

The hexactinellids or glass sponges differ from all other sponges in having hexactinal siliceous spicules (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

[Les Spongiaires du groupe des Hexactinellides sont caractérisés] par le spicule fondamental qui est l'hexactine, le plus souvent typique, mais parfois modifié,(...). Ces hexactines peuvent être libres, ou alors soudés les uns aux autres, plus ou moins régulièrement.

Spanish

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