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Animal Structures > Animal Shells

Preferred term

Animal Shells  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The hard rigid covering of animals including MOLLUSCS; TURTLES; INSECTS; and crustaceans. Shells of marine animals most often composed of CALCIUM CARBONATE.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Animal Exoskeleton
  • Carapace

In other languages

  • French

  • Carapace d'animal
  • Carapaces animales
  • Carapaces d'animaux
  • Coquille d'animal
  • Coquilles animales
  • Exosquelettes

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FPQN21T7-X

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