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yolk sac
(English) In embryos and early fish larvae, a bag-like ventral extension of the gut containing nutritive materials. (See also: larvae, ichthyoplankton, LarvalBase)
sac vitellin
(French) Dans les embryons et les alevins du poisson précoce : extension ventrale en forme du sac de l'intestin qui conteint des matières nutritives. (See also: larvae, ichthyoplankton, LarvalBase)
saco vitelino
(Portuguese) Nos embriões e nas larvas de peixe, um saco ou extensão ventral que contém nutrientes. (See also: larvae, ichthyoplankton, LarvalBase)

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