algal hitch-hikers

Italian translation: passeggeri-alga

09:43 Apr 18, 2019
English to Italian translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology / Invertebrati/Crostacei
English term or phrase: algal hitch-hikers
The giant clam has a secret. Within its cells are ***tiny algal hitch-hikers*** which get their energy from sunlight. The giant clam harvests some of their energy as an additional food source.
Gaia Sibilla
Italy
Local time: 10:38
Italian translation:passeggeri-alga
Explanation:
se vuoi mantenere la metafora stradale… altrimenti "ospita delle alghe"
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Luca Gentili
Belgium
Local time: 10:38
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passeggeri-alga


Explanation:
se vuoi mantenere la metafora stradale… altrimenti "ospita delle alghe"

Luca Gentili
Belgium
Local time: 10:38
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 15

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agree  zerlina
19 mins
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