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ancylus

/ˈæŋ.kɪ.ləs/

Traduction: Nom scientifique du genre type de mollusques gastéropodes d'eau douce de la famille des Ancylidae, communément appelés patelles d'eau douce ou ancyles.

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/ˈæŋ.kɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique du genre type de mollusques gastéropodes d'eau douce de la famille des Ancylidae, communément appelés patelles d'eau douce ou ancyles.

A scientific genus name for a group of freshwater limpets, specifically the type genus of the family Ancylidae.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A type genus of the family Ancylidae, comprising small freshwater snails commonly known as river limpets.

    frAncyle (limnée des rivières)

    • The Ancylus fluviatilis is a common species of river limpet found in European streams.
    • Researchers studied the shell morphology of Ancylus to understand its evolutionary adaptations.
    • Ancylus species are often used as bioindicators for water quality in freshwater ecosystems.