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ANIMAL FILTREUR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Animal Biology
- Marine Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- filter feeder
1, record 1, English, filter%20feeder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- filter-feeder 2, record 1, English, filter%2Dfeeder
correct
- filter-feeding animal 3, record 1, English, filter%2Dfeeding%20animal
correct
- filter-feeding organism 4, record 1, English, filter%2Dfeeding%20organism
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An animal ... that obtains its food by filtering organic matter or minute organisms from a current of water that passes through some part of its system. 5, record 1, English, - filter%20feeder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filter feeders are a sub-group of suspension feeding animals that feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water, typically by passing the water over a specialized filtering structure. Some animals that use this method of feeding are clams, krill, sponges, baleen whales, and many fish (including some sharks). Some birds, such as flamingos and certain species of duck, are also filter feeders. 6, record 1, English, - filter%20feeder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Biologie animale
- Biologie marine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- filtreur
1, record 1, French, filtreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- animal filtreur 2, record 1, French, animal%20filtreur
correct, masculine noun
- organisme filtreur 3, record 1, French, organisme%20filtreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
- Biología animal
- Biología Marina
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- animal filtrador
1, record 1, Spanish, animal%20filtrador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Animal] que se alimenta de partículas orgánicas en suspensión en el agua, que filtra e ingiere. 1, record 1, Spanish, - animal%20filtrador
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