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OAS datatype Detail for MEIOFAUNA
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Definition: Microscopic animal life which occupy the superficial layers of the sea bottom; smaller than 1 millimeter but larger than 0.1 millimeter.
Citation: http://biology.usgs.gov/s+t/SNT/noframe/zy198.htm
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Keydate: 2005-11-01 14:55:26.765699+00
Editdate: 2005-11-01 14:55:26.77792+00