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nursery area [2 records]

Record 1 2007-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Fish
DEF

An area where young fish are known to concentrate.

OBS

Terms used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Poissons
DEF

Endroit où les jeunes poissons se concentrent.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

A type of resting area that provides cover and food for young fish.

OBS

resting area: An area in which a certain species is known to habitually sleep or rest

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
CONT

L'habitat du poisson peut être défini comme tout lieu dans les lacs, cours d'eau, terrains humides, estuaires et océans dont dépend, soit directement, soit indirectement, le déroulement du cycle de vie du poisson. Les frayères, les aires d'alevinage et de grossissement, les aires d'alimentation et les voies migratoires sont tous des exemples d'habitat du poisson.

OBS

aire d'alevinage : Terme en usage chez Pêches et Océans Canada.

Spanish

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