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Last updated on 03/02/2026 at 11:03 PM
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lamina
Définition
The flat, leaf-like part of an alga that is mainly responsible for photosynthesis.
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lame
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lophophore
Définition
An organ shaped like a crown or a horseshoe, bearing ciliated tentacles arranged around the mouth, serving both to capture food and to breathe.
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lophophore
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