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Last updated on 03/02/2026 at 11:03 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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