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Last updated on 05/07/2026 at 10:15 PM

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cetaceans

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Marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises.

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cétacés

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choanocyte

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A flagellated cell in sponges that creates water currents and captures food particles.

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choanocyte

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cnidocyte

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A specialized stinging cell found in cnidarians, used for defense and capturing prey.

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cnidocyte

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copepod

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A small, planktonic crustacean that is a key component of aquatic food chains.

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copépode

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coralligenous

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A habitat formed by calcium carbonate deposits from coralline algae, providing structure for marine organisms.

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coralligène

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ctenidium

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A comb-like gill in mollusks used for respiration and sometimes for filtering food.

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cténidie

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