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polyplacophore

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈplæk.ə.fɔːr/

Traduction: Mollusque marin primitif, allongé et à symétrie bilatérale, dont le manteau est recouvert de huit plaques calcaires.

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/ˌpɒl.ɪˈplæk.ə.fɔːr/C2formalscientific
  • frMollusque marin primitif, allongé et à symétrie bilatérale, dont le manteau est recouvert de huit plaques calcaires.

A primitive, elongated, bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk whose mantle is covered with eight calcareous plates.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A primitive, elongated, bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk with a mantle covered by eight calcareous plates.

    frPolyplacophore

    • The polyplacophore is commonly known as a chiton.
    • Polyplacophores are found attached to rocks in intertidal zones.
    • The eight overlapping plates of a polyplacophore provide protection and flexibility.

    Synonymeschitoncoat-of-mail shell

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  • polyplacophores plural form
  • polyplacophores' possessive plural form
  • polyplacophore's possessive singular form