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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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