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Last updated on 09/14/2026 at 11:05 PM

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veliger

Définition

A larval stage in some mollusks during which the larva has a ciliated structure called a velum that allows it to swim and feed in the water.

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véligère

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velum

Définition

A crown-shaped ciliated structure found in some mollusk larvae that allows them to swim and capture food.

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vélum

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viviparous

Définition

Giving birth to live young that have developed inside the parent's body, rather than laying eggs.

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vivipare

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