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INFESTATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- infestation
1, record 1, English, infestation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A habitat or environment invasion by a dramatic spread of an organism (plant or animal) that may cause problems or damages. 2, record 1, English, - infestation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, the effect of infestation at high intensities on unionids [mollusks of the family Unionidae] observed in Lake Erie in the summer of 1989 may lead to elimination of some or all unionid species. 1, record 1, English, - infestation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Plant, insect infestation. 2, record 1, English, - infestation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- infestation
1, record 1, French, infestation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Envahissement d'un milieu par des animaux ou des plantes nuisibles. 1, record 1, French, - infestation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- infestation
1, record 2, English, infestation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attack by any of the smaller organisms on fabrics, processed foods or liquids. 2, record 2, English, - infestation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- infestation
1, record 2, French, infestation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Présence de parasites dans des tissus, des aliments traités ou des liquides. 2, record 2, French, - infestation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- infestación
1, record 2, Spanish, infestaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ataque y establecimiento de organismos macroscópicos en concentración considerable. 1, record 2, Spanish, - infestaci%C3%B3n
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