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loading...| Preferred Name | shellfish | |
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The term shellfish is used both broadly and specifically. For regulatory purposes it is often narrowly defined as filter-feeding molluscs such as clams, mussels, and oyster to the exclusion of crustaceans and all else. Although their shells may differ, all shellfish are invertebrates. Covers both freshwater and saltwater organisms |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/FOODON_03411433 |
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Covers both freshwater and saltwater organisms |
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The term shellfish is used both broadly and specifically. For regulatory purposes it is often narrowly defined as filter-feeding molluscs such as clams, mussels, and oyster to the exclusion of crustaceans and all else. Although their shells may differ, all shellfish are invertebrates. |
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shellfish |
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FOODON:03411433 |
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shellfish |
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