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Ephippium

UK
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
US
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
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Translation of "ephippium" into Russian

ephippium
Noun
raiting
UK
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
US
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
ephippium
ephippia pl
ephippiums pl
эфиппиум
The ephippium is a protective case for the eggs of some water fleas.
Эфиппиум - это защитный футляр для яиц некоторых водяных блох.

Definitions

ephippium
Noun
raiting
UK
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
US
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
A saddle-shaped structure or covering, often referring to a protective casing or shell in certain aquatic organisms, such as water fleas (Daphnia), which contains resting eggs.
The ephippium of the water flea provides a safe environment for the eggs during harsh conditions.
ephippium
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
US
/ɪˈfɪpɪəm/
Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of an ephippium.
Ephippium thickness varies considerably among Daphnia species.