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fecal pellets

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fecal pellets [′fē·kəl ′pel·əts]
(geology)
Mainly the excreta of invertebrates occurring in marine deposits and as fossils in sedimentary rocks. Also known as castings.


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We collected serum and fecal pellets before the initial dosing and weekly throughout both studies to detect LT-B-specific serum IgG and IgA concentrations and fecal IgA concentrations.
Low-dose exposure and immunogenicity of transgenic maize expressing ... by Cunnick, Joan E. / Environmental Health Perspectives
The Raritan Bay tubes are covered with a continuous layer of brown fecal pellets and finer particles held in place by the mucus.
Ampelisca amphipod tube mats may enhance abundance of northern ... by McMillan, Donald G. / Journal of Shellfish Research
Fecal pellets were also collected from the environment, traps, and pet rats' cage.
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis in Michigan by Walker, Edward D. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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