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Last updated on 09/03/2025 at 11:27 PM
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scale
Définition
A small, rigid plate covering the skin of a fish, providing protection and reducing water resistance.
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écaille
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sessile
Définition
Fixed in one place and not capable of movement.
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sessile
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shade-loving
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An organism that prefers or thrives in shaded or low-light environments.
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sciaphile
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spicule
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A small, needle-like structure that forms part of the skeleton of sponges, providing support and protection.
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spicule
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spongin
Définition
A fibrous protein that forms the flexible skeleton of certain sponges.
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spongine
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stipe
Définition
The stalk or stem that supports the cap of a mushroom or the frond of certain plants and algae.
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stipe
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subtropical
Définition
Located in or characteristic of regions immediately north or south of the tropics, with warm, often humid climates.
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subtropical
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sun-loving
Définition
An organism that prefers or thrives in well-lit or sunny environments.
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photophile
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