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salp

/sælp/

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noun

/sælp/C2formalscientific
  • ruМикроскопическое плавающее морское оболочниковое с прозрачным телом, имеющим отверстие на каждом конце.

A minute floating marine tunicate with a transparent body that has an opening at each end.

  1. Marine tunicateC2formalscientific

    A small, transparent, barrel-shaped marine animal that drifts in ocean currents, with openings at both ends for filter-feeding.

    ruМорская оболочница

    • Salps are often found in large swarms in the open ocean.
    • The transparent body of a salp makes it difficult for predators to spot.
    • Scientists study salps to understand their role in the ocean's carbon cycle.
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  • salps' possessive plural form
  • salp's possessive singular form