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mytilid

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.lɪd/

Traduction: Mollusque bivalve marin à coquille sombre et allongée, qui vit fixé à des objets solides, notamment dans la zone de balancement des marées.

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/ˈmɪt.ɪ.lɪd/C2formalscientific
  • frMollusque bivalve marin à coquille sombre et allongée, qui vit fixé à des objets solides, notamment dans la zone de balancement des marées.

A marine bivalve mollusk with a dark, elongated shell that lives attached to solid objects, especially in intertidal zones.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A marine bivalve mollusk with a dark, elongated shell, typically found attached to solid surfaces in intertidal zones.

    frmytilidé

    • The mytilid attaches itself to rocks using strong byssal threads.
    • Mytilids are commonly studied for their ability to filter seawater.
    • The intertidal zone is a typical habitat for many mytilid species.

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