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caprella

/kəˈprɛl.ə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un genre de crustacés amphipodes marins, communément appelés crevettes squelettes, caractérisés par un corps mince et allongé et des appendices préhensiles.

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/kəˈprɛl.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un genre de crustacés amphipodes marins, communément appelés crevettes squelettes, caractérisés par un corps mince et allongé et des appendices préhensiles.

A noun referring to a genus of marine amphipod crustaceans commonly known as skeleton shrimp, characterized by their slender, elongated bodies and grasping appendages.

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  1. C2formal

    A genus of marine amphipod crustaceans, commonly known as skeleton shrimp, characterized by their slender, elongated bodies and grasping appendages.

    frCaprellidae (crevettes squelettes)

    • Caprella species are often found clinging to seaweed or hydroids.
    • The skeleton shrimp uses its front legs to catch small particles of food.
    • Marine biologists study Caprella to understand coastal ecosystem dynamics.

    Synonymesskeleton shrimp