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ACCLIMATIZATION [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

The adjustment or increase in tolerance shown by a species in the course of several generations in a changed environment.

OBS

In some countries, these terms ["acclimatization" and "acclimatation"] are used as synonyms.

OBS

acclimatization: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

Adaptation durable de la physiologie et du comportement d'une espèce à un nouveau milieu.

OBS

acclimatation : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
DEF

Adaptación de una población o de una especie a [un] cambio [de medio ambiente] en el transcurso de las generaciones.

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Record 2 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Living Matter - General Properties
  • Climatology
DEF

Gradual adjustment of living organisms to climatic conditions other than those to which they are accustomed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
  • Climatologie
DEF

Adaptation graduelle d'organismes vivants à des conditions climatiques autres que celles auxquelles ils sont accoutumés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Propiedades generales de la materia viva
  • Climatología
DEF

Ajuste gradual de los seres vivientes a condiciones climáticas diferentes de aquellas a las cuales están acostumbrados.

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