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lancelet

/ˈlɑːns.lɪt/

Traduction: Petit animal marin semi-transparent en forme de lance, qui s'enfouit dans le sable et est considéré comme un précurseur primitif des vertébrés.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈlɑːns.lɪt/

A small, translucent, lancet-shaped marine animal that burrows in the sand and is considered a primitive forerunner of the vertebrates.

  • 🇫🇷Petit animal marin semi-transparent en forme de lance, qui s'enfouit dans le sable et est considéré comme un précurseur primitif des vertébrés.
  1. Small marine animal C2 formal scientific

    A small, translucent, fish-like marine invertebrate that burrows in sand and is considered a primitive ancestor of vertebrates.

    • The lancelet is often studied in biology classes to understand vertebrate evolution.
    • Lancelets filter feed by drawing water through their mouths.
    • These small creatures are found in shallow coastal waters around the world.

    🇫🇷Amphioxus

    Synonymes: amphioxus

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